2014 Aixam Crossline — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Aixam Crossline passed 72.0% of its 361 recorded MOT tests. That is 10.0 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 18.0%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Brakes dominates the failure mix at 14.1% of all tests — 3.3 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, steering rack and ball joint — service brake performance alone was recorded 47 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 33.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 14.1% | 51 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 39 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.4% | 34 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 27 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.9% | 25 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.7% | 17 |
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 | 47 |
| 2 | Steering rack | 25 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 23 |
| 4 | Wheel bearings | 18 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 6 | Washers | 13 |
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 | 33.0% | 119 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.0% | 94 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.3% | 66 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.1% | 40 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.1% | 22 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.0% | 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 | 249 | 25.3% |
| 30-60k | 103 | 33.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 278 | 25.9% |
| Diesel | 83 | 34.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77 | 23.4% |
| 2022 | 85 | 34.1% |
| 2023 | 77 | 28.6% |
| 2024 | 66 | 28.8% |
| 2025 | 56 | 23.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Crossline
On a 2014 Crossline, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (14.1% 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 (10.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2014 Aixam Crosslines pass their MOT?
72.0% of the 361 2014 Aixam Crossline MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Aixam Crossline?
Brakes, recorded in 14.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (10.8%).
Does the 2014 Crossline get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.3% in the 0-30k band to 33.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 361 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.