MOT Status
ValidMileage
56,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 15 ~1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front head lamp aims are poor
offside head lamp loose
slight play from front steering rack inner joints
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Ariel Atom?
Based on 2,244 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD05 BOD is a 2005 Ariel Atom in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 BD05 BOD, 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 BD05 BOD registered?
BD05 BOD is a 2005 Ariel Atom, first registered on 15 April 2005.
Is BD05 BOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD05 BOD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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