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KV03 YDS

2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Silver Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,492 mi
Last recorded16,492 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto20,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 YDS
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2013 16,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre cracking. possible fuel leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,905 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 11,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,514 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 10,483 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,549 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,032 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 7,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 3,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some diesel spillage from overfilling !

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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KV03 YDS 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 63.6%.

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 KV03 YDS, 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 KV03 YDS registered?

KV03 YDS is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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