CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y356 XEO

2001 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,058 mi
Last recorded28,058 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aixam
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 XEO
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 28,058 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 25,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

tyres front close to limmits

Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 21,405 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,295 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 19,295 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 17,193 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 14,632 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 14,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,521 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,547 miles

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
Full Aixam 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y356 XEO is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 27,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam 500 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y356 XEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y356 XEO?

You can check the full history of Y356 XEO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y356 XEO registered?

Y356 XEO is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y356 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y356 XEO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y356 XEO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y356 XEO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.