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Y972 ANP

2001 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,144 mi
Last recorded32,144 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 ANP
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 32,144 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front light bracket corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 32,144 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front light bracket corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,426 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

light bracket corrdoded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 31,426 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

light bracket corrdoded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 30,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front light support correded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 30,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front light support correded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,716 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 30,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,017 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 21,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,274 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 19,199 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 17,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 16,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,821 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 14,674 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 13,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 10,503 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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Y972 ANP is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 Y972 ANP, 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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Y972 ANP is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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