2016 Aixam Crossline — MOT failures & pass rate
332 MOT tests on the 2016 Aixam Crossline are in this dataset, and 80.7% of them passed. That is 5.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 14.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.1%) and brakes (7.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, wheel bearings and exhaust system — service brake performance alone was recorded 18 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 25.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.4% in 2021 to 14.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 27 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.5% | 25 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.2% | 24 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.5% | 15 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 8 |
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 | 18 |
| 2 | Wheel bearings | 13 |
| 3 | Exhaust system | 12 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 11 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 11 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
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 | 25.0% | 83 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.9% | 56 |
| 3 | Tyres | 16.6% | 55 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.3% | 31 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.5% | 15 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.2% | 14 |
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 | 300 | 19.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 297 | 18.2% |
| Diesel | 35 | 28.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85 | 22.4% |
| 2022 | 76 | 18.4% |
| 2023 | 64 | 20.3% |
| 2024 | 60 | 18.3% |
| 2025 | 47 | 14.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Crossline
On a 2016 Crossline, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.5% 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.
- Suspension (7.2% 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 2016 Aixam Crosslines pass their MOT?
80.7% of the 332 2016 Aixam Crossline MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Aixam Crossline?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.1% of tests, followed by brakes (7.5%).
Methodology & source. Based on 332 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.