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ME08 UFO

2008 Ariel Atom

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,500 mi
Last recorded27,500 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ariel Atom10,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME08 UFO
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2025 27,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 25,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 23,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 21,144 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 17,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 15,382 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,077 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,095 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,126 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 7,245 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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ME08 UFO is a 2008 Ariel Atom in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ME08 UFO, 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 ME08 UFO registered?

ME08 UFO is a 2008 Ariel Atom, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is ME08 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME08 UFO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ME08 UFO have outstanding finance?

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