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YJ04 UZM

2004 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Gold Diesel 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Aixam 500 Sl Auto26,321 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 UZM
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine505cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2025

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 59,512 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2021 56,473 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERBODY SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 9 Dec 2021 56,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERBODY SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,570 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2020 53,569 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,137 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 47,137 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,940 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 43,932 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus heavy cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus heavy cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 37,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus heavy cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus heavy cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,788 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 29,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,743 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,099 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 8,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,698 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,200 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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YJ04 UZM is a 2004 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Gold with a 505cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 26,321 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 YJ04 UZM, 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 22 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ04 UZM is a 2004 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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