2015 Aixam Crossline — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 349 MOT tests, the 2015 Aixam Crossline recorded a 79.1% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 16.0% of the time, so this is 4.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (10.6%) and lighting & signalling (9.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, ball joint and exhaust system — service brake performance alone was recorded 39 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 20.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 27.1% in 2021 to 16.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 10.6% | 37 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 33 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.7% | 27 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 20 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.4% | 12 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.1% | 11 |
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 | 39 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 25 |
| 3 | Exhaust system | 15 |
| 4 | Wheel bearings | 15 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 6 | Steering rack | 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 | 20.3% | 71 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.3% | 57 |
| 3 | Tyres | 13.2% | 46 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 29 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.0% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.7% | 13 |
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 | 253 | 18.6% |
| 30-60k | 94 | 27.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 289 | 20.4% |
| Diesel | 60 | 23.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85 | 27.1% |
| 2022 | 76 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | 70 | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 62 | 16.1% |
| 2025 | 56 | 16.1% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Crossline
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 10.6% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (10.6% 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 (9.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.7% 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 2015 Aixam Crosslines pass their MOT?
79.1% of the 349 2015 Aixam Crossline MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Aixam Crossline?
Brakes, recorded in 10.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (9.5%).
Does the 2015 Crossline get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.6% in the 0-30k band to 27.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 349 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.