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YK03 ASV

2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,895 mi
Last recorded27,895 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto20,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 ASV
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,895 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 26,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,774 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,752 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 22,752 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 20,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven lazy, 49% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fan belt lose

Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,979 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 18,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,204 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,137 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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YK03 ASV is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 20,341 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 YK03 ASV, 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 23 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK03 ASV is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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