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YJ51 FZS

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,638 mi
Last recorded62,638 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 FZS
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,638 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 62,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front disc worn

Fail 3 Nov 2012 46,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front disc worn

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,691 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,772 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,082 miles

offside and nearside front brake binding

Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,886 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,027 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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YJ51 FZS is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ51 FZS, 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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YJ51 FZS is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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