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YJ54 YTO

2004 Aixam 500

Blue Petrol 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,614 mi
Last recorded29,614 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Aixam 50018,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 YTO
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine479cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,614 miles

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

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

age cracking to o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s mirror slightly insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2014 27,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s mirror slightly insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,136 miles

minor exhaut blow from the rear

some corrosion to all suspension coil springs

Fail 31 Jan 2013 26,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

minor exhaut blow from the rear

some corrosion to all suspension coil springs

some judder from the rear foot and hand brake when the brakes are replied

the n/s/r tyre is 2mm with slight cracking in the centre tread

Pass 2 Feb 2012 24,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f,n/s/f & n/s/r tyres nearly on 2mm markers and n/s/f tyre sidewall scrubbed

some pad slap/wear in pins on front calipers.

wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,108 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 23,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,976 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

slight grab from rear foot and hand brake when applied

some roughness to steering when turning lock to lock

some wetness to brake master cylinder area .

Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,860 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 13,288 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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YJ54 YTO is a 2004 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 18,259 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 YJ54 YTO, 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 22 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ54 YTO is a 2004 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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