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MV53 GDO

2003 Aixam 500

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,282 mi
Last recorded33,282 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Aixam 50022,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 GDO
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing cracks

lower steering column rubber bush slightly split

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust showing corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2014 33,282 miles

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

rear exhaust showing corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing cracks

lower steering column rubber bush slightly split

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,404 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 30,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,383 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 28,377 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,163 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 15,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,135 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 10,657 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,657 miles

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

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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MV53 GDO is a 2003 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,651 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 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV53 GDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV53 GDO registered?

MV53 GDO is a 2003 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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