Aixam Crossline MOT Failures
An analysis of 4,430 real DVSA MOT tests on the Aixam Crossline — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Aixam Crossline fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Aixam Crossline is wheel bearings worn — this model is 58 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a major concern for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 4,430 MOT tests, 4.16% of all Aixam Crossline tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include exhaust system damage (17x the fleet average), excessive fluctuation in brake effort through e... (14x the fleet average), indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative (126x the fleet average), and steering rack wear (99x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Aixam Crossline's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 5 categories: Suspension, Bodywork, Brakes, Lights & Electrics, Steering. If you're inspecting a Aixam Crossline before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Aixam Crossline
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Aixam Crossline:
Suspension — check for wheel bearings worn, suspension pin, bush or joint worn, coil springs broken. Bodywork — check for exhaust system damage. Brakes — check for excessive fluctuation in brake effort through e..., significant brake effort recorded with no brake.... Lights & Electrics — check for indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Aixam Crossline MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Aixam Crossline?
Based on 4,430 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is wheel bearings worn — at 58x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include exhaust system damage and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through e....
Is the Aixam Crossline reliable based on MOT data?
The Aixam Crossline has 8 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is wheel bearings worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include wheel bearings worn, exhaust system damage, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through e....
How do I check a Aixam Crossline's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.