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GX04 VNY

2004 Ariel Atom

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,996 mi
Last recorded8,996 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ariel Atom15,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 VNY
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 8,996 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 8,859 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 8,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 8,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 7,607 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 7,158 miles

Offside 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 19 Oct 2019 4,500 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 4,486 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 4,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim not tested nearside & offside (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 4,483 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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GX04 VNY is a 2004 Ariel Atom in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 15,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX04 VNY, 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 22 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 GX04 VNY registered?

GX04 VNY is a 2004 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is GX04 VNY safe to buy?

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