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Y658 PKU

2001 Aixam 500

Silver Petrol 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,106 mi
Last recorded44,106 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 PKU
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,106 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,474 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,009 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 27,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 25,129 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y658 PKU is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y658 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.

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What year was Y658 PKU registered?

Y658 PKU is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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