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AT12 TOM

2012 Ariel Atom

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,974 mi
Last recorded37,974 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ariel Atom10,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT12 TOM
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 37,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 36,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 36,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 33,057 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 33,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed To chassis (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 23,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 20,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,727 miles

Front headlamp beam patterns poor

locking wire to joints not fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,829 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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AT12 TOM is a 2012 Ariel Atom in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AT12 TOM, 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 AT12 TOM registered?

AT12 TOM is a 2012 Ariel Atom, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AT12 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT12 TOM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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