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AA05 EGO

2005 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,221 mi
Last recorded34,221 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ariel Atom11,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 EGO
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 34,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame inner bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 33,150 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 33,150 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 33,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 32,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 28,108 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 28,005 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 27,531 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 23,642 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,734 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,977 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,835 miles

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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AA05 EGO is a 2005 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA05 EGO, 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 21 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA05 EGO registered?

AA05 EGO is a 2005 Ariel Atom, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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