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NK53 HYH

2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,989 mi
Last recorded32,989 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto20,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 HYH
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,989 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 32,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 10,054 miles

CRACKING TO STEERING FLEX JOINT/FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 30,054 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

CRACKING TO STEERING FLEX JOINT/FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,212 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER ON ROAD TEST

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 27,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER ON ROAD TEST

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,780 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Nov 2009 24,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Nov 2009 24,767 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,262 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 22,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside 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 2 Nov 2007 18,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,214 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 15,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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NK53 HYH is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NK53 HYH, 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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NK53 HYH is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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