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AA09 AAA

2010 Ariel Atom

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,247 mi
Last recorded19,247 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Ariel Atom10,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA09 AAA
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 19,247 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 18,799 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 18,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 17,729 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 17,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating. (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,855 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 15,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 10,801 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 10,080 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 10,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 May 2013 9,049 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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AA09 AAA is a 2010 Ariel Atom in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2010 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 10,886 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 AA09 AAA, 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 16 years old, this Ariel Atom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA09 AAA is a 2010 Ariel Atom, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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