MOT Status
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32,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Has been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Has been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ariel Atom?
Based on 2,244 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NK05 UFO is a 2006 Ariel Atom in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2006 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 13,697 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 NK05 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 20 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NK05 UFO registered?
NK05 UFO is a 2006 Ariel Atom, first registered on 23 November 2006.
Is NK05 UFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for NK05 UFO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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