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YG02 KPJ

2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

8,821 mi
Last recorded8,821 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto25,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 KPJ
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 8,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 8,221 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 6,102 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 6,102 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Dec 2012 3,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 3,176 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 3,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EXHAUST HANGERS WEAK

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,482 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 2,482 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 1,165 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 1,165 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,941 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 44,941 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 41,048 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,308 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 21,813 miles

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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YG02 KPJ is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 25,075 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 YG02 KPJ, 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 24 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG02 KPJ is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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