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2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,847 mi
Last recorded46,847 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto25,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 DVF
MakeAixam
Model500 Sl Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,847 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 46,847 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner arch in lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 46,847 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,675 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,839 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,770 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,440 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 17,433 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 13,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,885 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 9,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WV02 DVF is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 25,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV02 DVF, 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 24 years old, this Aixam 500 Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV02 DVF is a 2002 Aixam 500 Sl Auto, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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