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AT03 FUN

2012 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,407 mi
Last recorded79,407 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ariel Atom10,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT03 FUN
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,407 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,717 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 65,940 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,518 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 49,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 44,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,180 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,847 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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AT03 FUN is a 2012 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.1% with a typical mileage of 10,126 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 AT03 FUN, 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 14 years old, this Ariel Atom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AT03 FUN registered?

AT03 FUN is a 2012 Ariel Atom, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AT03 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT03 FUN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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