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BX53 AUE

2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Red Diesel 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,347 mi
Last recorded34,347 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto20,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 AUE
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,006 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 33,006 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,111 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 30,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,858 miles

slight exhaust blow from several joints

Fail 15 Sep 2010 27,705 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from several joints

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,801 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 23,740 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,678 miles

small blow exhaust.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,845 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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BX53 AUE is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Red with a 505cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BX53 AUE, 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 BX53 AUE registered?

BX53 AUE is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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