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J14 OOX

2010 Ariel Atom

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,100 mi
Last recorded32,100 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Ariel Atom10,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 OOX
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 32,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 31,980 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))

Rear fog light of colour

Fail 2 Jul 2024 31,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog light of colour

Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,002 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 30,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 30,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,910 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 15 Jun 2018 26,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 23,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,209 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,526 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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J14 OOX is a 2010 Ariel Atom in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J14 OOX, 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.

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What year was J14 OOX registered?

J14 OOX is a 2010 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is J14 OOX safe to buy?

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