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Aixam 500 (2000)

118 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.5% first-time pass rate

2000 Aixam 500

CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2000 Aixam 500. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 7.5% below UK average
72.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
28,909
typical mileage
20,179–36,518 middle half
20.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.29
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Aixam 500

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 20.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (95%) 112 71.8% 2.35
Petrol (5%) 6 86.6% 1.17

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Aixam 500 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,179
low mileage
28,909
typical
36,518
high mileage

Half of all 2000 Aixam 500 vehicles fall between 20,179 and 36,518 miles.

MOT History Averages

7.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.29
Avg failures per vehicle
4.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Aixam 500

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 26%
    Service brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 19.2%
    Nearside Stop lamp not working
  • 19.2%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18.3%
    Offside Stop lamp not working
  • 16.8%
    Driver's seat insecure
  • 16.3%
    Nearside Steering rack gaiter split
  • 15.9%
    Offside rear brake recording little or no effort
  • 15.9%
    Nearside Headlamp aim too high

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.

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