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DX05 OTB

2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel

White Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,979 mi
Last recorded7,979 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel10,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OTB
MakeAixam
ModelMega 500L Diesel
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 7,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 7,297 miles

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

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

Front wipers deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated both rears 145-701-13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 7,297 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated 1457013

Fail 26 Feb 2016 7,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated 1457013

Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,219 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror missing

offside front body damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2013 6,894 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 6,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 6,673 miles

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

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

near side mirror damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 5,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,644 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 4,644 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 4,068 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 4,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Aixam Mega 500L Diesel?

Based on 952 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 79
fog lamp missing 53
Side repeater missing 36
Stop lamp not working 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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DX05 OTB is a 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel in White with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 10,783 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aixam Mega 500L Diesel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX05 OTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam Mega 500L Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aixam Mega 500L Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX05 OTB registered?

DX05 OTB is a 2005 Aixam Mega 500L Diesel, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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