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EU10 ZWX

2010 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,880 mi
Last recorded13,880 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Ariel Atom10,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU10 ZWX
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 13,880 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 23 Mar 2021 12,160 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 12,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 10,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 7,940 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 5,272 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 19 Aug 2013 4,904 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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EU10 ZWX is a 2010 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EU10 ZWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU10 ZWX registered?

EU10 ZWX is a 2010 Ariel Atom, first registered on 18 August 2010.

Is EU10 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU10 ZWX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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