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MX51 TVE

2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,115 mi
Last recorded13,115 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto23,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 TVE
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 13,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,800 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 12,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,771 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 11,716 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 11,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 9,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,673 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 8,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,980 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 6,955 miles

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

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)

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

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

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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MX51 TVE is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 23,426 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 MX51 TVE, 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 25 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 MX51 TVE registered?

MX51 TVE is a 2001 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MX51 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 TVE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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