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Y657 PKU

2001 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,437 mi
Last recorded17,437 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 PKU
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,437 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 17,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

h/brake travel getting long

o/side rear tyre slightly out of round

tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 30 Jan 2006 16,810 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 16,810 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

n/side rear tyre starting tp perish

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
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Y657 PKU is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y657 PKU, 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

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What year was Y657 PKU registered?

Y657 PKU is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y657 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y657 PKU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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