Aixam Crossline
From 374 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement and braking effort not recording at a wheel. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 21 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 21 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 14 |
| braking effort not recording at a wheel | 11 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 8 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 6 |
| braking effort inadequate at a wheel | 6 |
| an engine mounting/bracket severely damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28.7% of Crossline failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £89.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 79.9% while Diesel versions pass at 74.4%, a 6 percentage point gap.
Aixam Crossline on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 32 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 32. At this rate, roughly 10.8 years until none remain. Now at 67.4% of its peak (515 in 2018 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 194 | 153 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 209 | 142 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2025 Q1 | 217 | 137 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| 2024 Q4 | 228 | 140 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2024 Q3 | 242 | 137 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 257 | 123 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2024 Q1 | 273 | 118 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2023 Q4 | 285 | 116 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Crosslines tested had between 12,149 and 30,871 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,110 median miles, the Crossline has 0.104 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Aixam Crossline MOT pass rate?
The Aixam Crossline has a 78.1% MOT pass rate based on 374 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aixam Crossline?
The most common MOT failure on the Aixam Crossline is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include service brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Aixam Crosslines are on UK roads?
There are 194 Aixam Crosslines currently licensed on UK roads, with 153 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Aixam Crossline at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aixam Crossline is 21,110 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,149 and 30,871 miles.
Buying a used Crossline?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £89 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.