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BE57 ATM

2008 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,551 mi
Last recorded13,551 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ariel Atom10,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE57 ATM
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 13,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 12,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 12,275 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 11,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 10,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 10,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 9,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 7,765 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 7,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 4,177 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 4,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 3,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 2,997 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 2,550 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 1,947 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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BE57 ATM is a 2008 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 10,334 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 BE57 ATM, 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 18 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BE57 ATM registered?

BE57 ATM is a 2008 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BE57 ATM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE57 ATM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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