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FSZ 1532

2008 Ariel Atom

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,977 mi
Last recorded29,977 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ariel Atom10,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 1532
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 29,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 29,380 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 25,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,081 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 28 Jun 2019 21,640 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 21,041 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

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

rear lights discoloured

Fail 21 Jun 2018 21,035 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

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

rear lights discoloured

Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,757 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,292 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 5,588 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 3,639 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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FSZ 1532 is a 2008 Ariel Atom in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FSZ 1532, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FSZ 1532 registered?

FSZ 1532 is a 2008 Ariel Atom, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is FSZ 1532 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSZ 1532 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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