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RF51 REF

2002 Aixam 500

Blue Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,453 mi
Last recorded53,453 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Aixam 50026,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 REF
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 53,453 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 45,143 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper ?

steering wheel fitted incorrectly ?

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,881 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 43,881 miles

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

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 May 2007 36,934 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 36,933 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake caliper pins worn n/s

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 24 May 2006 31,364 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 25,126 miles

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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RF51 REF is a 2002 Aixam 500 in Blue with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 26,040 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 RF51 REF, 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 24 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF51 REF registered?

RF51 REF is a 2002 Aixam 500, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is RF51 REF safe to buy?

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