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PN03 VGC

2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,000 mi
Last recorded62,000 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto20,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 VGC
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 60,100 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rubber steering coupling perished

slight play front a/roll bar bushes

Fail 15 May 2015 60,037 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rubber steering coupling perished

slight play front a/roll bar bushes

Pass 16 May 2014 57,999 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 57,978 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 57,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 54,473 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 49,352 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 49,352 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 43,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,874 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,210 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,137 miles

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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PN03 VGC is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PN03 VGC, 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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PN03 VGC is a 2003 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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