Aixam Crossline Super Luxe MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 7 model years and 1,185 tests, the Aixam Crossline Super Luxe passes its MOT 71.0% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 24.0% of the time, so this is 5.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Brakes dominates the failure mix at 17.1% of all tests — 3.4 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, catalyst emissions and steering rack — service brake performance alone was recorded 203 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 25.9% in the 0-30k band and 38.5% in the 60-90k band, a 12.6-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 35.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.1% in 2021 to 26.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Crossline Super Luxe model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 115 | 66.1% | 33.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 150 | 68.0% | 32.0% | Brakes |
| 2009 | 239 | 69.0% | 31.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 176 | 68.2% | 31.8% | Brakes |
| 2011 | 343 | 74.9% | 25.1% | Brakes |
| 2012 | 117 | 74.4% | 25.6% | Brakes |
| 2013 | 45 | 75.6% | 24.4% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.1% | 202 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 162 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.4% | 135 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.3% | 86 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.1% | 72 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.7% | 68 |
| 7 | Visibility | 5.1% | 61 |
| 8 | Tyres | 2.1% | 25 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 203 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 96 |
| 3 | Steering rack | 78 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 77 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 55 |
| 6 | Joints | 54 |
| 7 | Exhaust system | 54 |
| 8 | Service brake imbalance | 50 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 35.4% | 419 |
| 2 | Suspension | 25.7% | 304 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.0% | 201 |
| 4 | Tyres | 14.3% | 170 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.6% | 78 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.0% | 71 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 657 | 25.9% |
| 30-60k | 471 | 32.3% |
| 60-90k | 52 | 38.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 900 | 29.0% |
| Diesel | 285 | 29.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 319 | 30.1% |
| 2022 | 274 | 28.5% |
| 2023 | 250 | 31.2% |
| 2024 | 187 | 27.3% |
| 2025 | 155 | 26.5% |
What to check before buying a Aixam Crossline Super Luxe
- Brakes (17.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (13.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Aixam Crossline Super Luxe?
71.0% of the 1,185 Aixam Crossline Super Luxe MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 29.0% fail rate, across model years 2007–2013.
What does the Aixam Crossline Super Luxe most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 17.1% of tests, then lighting & signalling (13.7%).
How much does mileage affect Crossline Super Luxe MOT results?
Fail rates run at 25.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 38.5% for 60-90k, a 12.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,185 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.