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YJ51 FZV

2001 Aixam 500

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,016 mi
Last recorded42,016 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 FZV
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,016 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 42,016 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,069 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,951 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,385 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,230 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,901 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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YJ51 FZV is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ51 FZV, 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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What year was YJ51 FZV registered?

YJ51 FZV is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YJ51 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 FZV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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