2003 Aixam 500 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2003 perform at MOT as they age
23 years
Current Age
56.7%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
22,670 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 7
This car: 56.7%
Average: 69.5%
⚠️ 12.8% below average (17409 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2010High Fail Rate
56.7%
Age (yrs) 7Tests 30Avg Mileage 22,670Top Failure Brakes — 20.0%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2003 Aixam 500, with age trends.
Brakes
20.0%
— Consistent
Suspension
20.0%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
16.7%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
13.3%
— Consistent
Driver's View of the Road
13.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 20.0% (7 yrs) | 20.0% (7 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 20.0% (7 yrs) | 20.0% (7 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 16.7% (7 yrs) | 16.7% (7 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 13.3% (7 yrs) | 13.3% (7 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Driver's View of the Road | 13.3% (7 yrs) | 13.3% (7 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Aixam 500 cars manufactured in 2003 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2010 to 2010, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.