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BU03 WCW

2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Blue Diesel 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,711 mi
Last recorded20,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto20,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WCW
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,711 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2012 20,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 15,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 14,036 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake switch slightly late in operation needs adjusting ???

rear wiper split

Pass 13 May 2008 12,395 miles

o/side rear light lense cracked

Fail 13 May 2008 12,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/side rear light lense cracked

Pass 9 May 2007 10,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 7,709 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

n/s front wheel diffrent to others ????

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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BU03 WCW is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Blue with a 505cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU03 WCW, 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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What year was BU03 WCW registered?

BU03 WCW is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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