2011 Aixam Crossline Super Luxe — MOT failures & pass rate
343 MOT tests on the 2011 Aixam Crossline Super Luxe are in this dataset, and 74.9% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 22.8% of the time, so this is 2.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, body, structure & corrosion and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Brakes dominates the failure mix at 13.4% of all tests — 3.2 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, joints and steering rack — service brake performance alone was recorded 30 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 39.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 21.3% in 2021 to 17.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 13.4% | 46 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.2% | 35 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 26 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.4% | 22 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.7% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 12 |
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 | 30 |
| 2 | Joints | 18 |
| 3 | Steering rack | 17 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 15 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 15 |
| 6 | Wheel bearings | 15 |
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 | 39.6% | 136 |
| 2 | Suspension | 24.5% | 84 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.4% | 53 |
| 4 | Tyres | 15.4% | 53 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.3% | 25 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.3% | 18 |
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 | 217 | 23.0% |
| 30-60k | 122 | 28.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 184 | 22.8% |
| Diesel | 159 | 27.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80 | 21.3% |
| 2022 | 86 | 32.6% |
| 2023 | 73 | 26.0% |
| 2024 | 58 | 24.1% |
| 2025 | 46 | 17.4% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Crossline Super Luxe
On a 2011 Crossline Super Luxe, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (13.4% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.2% 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+.
- Lighting & signalling (7.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2011 Aixam Crossline Super Luxes pass their MOT?
74.9% of the 343 2011 Aixam Crossline Super Luxe MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Aixam Crossline Super Luxe?
Brakes, recorded in 13.4% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (10.2%).
Does the 2011 Crossline Super Luxe get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.0% in the 0-30k band to 28.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 343 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.