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AA02 BYE

2006 Ariel Atom

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,444 mi
Last recorded7,444 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ariel Atom13,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 BYE
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 7,444 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 7,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 6,607 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 6,320 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 5,908 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 5,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 4,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 3,771 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 3,771 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 3,677 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 3,106 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 3,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 2,065 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 2,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Ariel Atom?

Based on 2,244 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 38
Stop lamp not working 28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 22
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard 14
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AA02 BYE is a 2006 Ariel Atom in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 13,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ariel Atom fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA02 BYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ariel Atom typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA02 BYE registered?

AA02 BYE is a 2006 Ariel Atom, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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