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Y686 HVY

2001 Aixam 500

Green Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,381 mi
Last recorded14,381 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 HVY
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 14,381 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,156 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,581 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 13,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,882 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 12,882 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 12,166 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 12,166 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 May 2008 11,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 11,351 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 10,501 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 10,501 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2006 9,179 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
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Y686 HVY is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Green with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y686 HVY, 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 Y686 HVY registered?

Y686 HVY is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y686 HVY safe to buy?

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