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BU02 LUR

2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,750 mi
Last recorded35,750 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto25,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LUR
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 35,750 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,435 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,958 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 14,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,154 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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BU02 LUR is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Silver with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 25,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU02 LUR, 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 24 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU02 LUR registered?

BU02 LUR is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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