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Y923 SUB

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,464 mi
Last recorded14,464 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 SUB
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 14,464 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 14,456 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,802 miles

Both front tyres badly cracking almost exposing cords.

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 11,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres badly cracking almost exposing cords.

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 8,320 miles

All tyres are badly perished.

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

Offside rear handbrake lever/cable is partially ceased.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 4,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blade poor, adv replace

Pass 10 Aug 2009 2,861 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 2,853 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 2,829 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 2,824 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 2,806 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 2,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

eng oil on low..NOTHING TO HOLD THE BONNET UP???

Pass 21 Jul 2006 2,664 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 2,654 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2005 2,339 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake 50% on test

brake discs front

exhaust catching

rear number plate taped

steering coupling starting to split

How Reliable is the Aixam 500 Sl Auto?

Based on 1,557 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
1,989
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 106
Steering rack gaiter split 85
Stop lamp not working 71
Headlamp aim too low 47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 46
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Y923 SUB is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 23,426 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 Sl Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y923 SUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 Sl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y923 SUB is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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