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SO10 MMJ

2010 Ariel Atom

Multi-colour Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,771 mi
Last recorded8,771 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Ariel Atom10,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO10 MMJ
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2010
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 8,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 8,541 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 7,923 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 7,241 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 7,030 miles

Nearside Front Wearing one edges

Offside Front Wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 6,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 6,332 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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SO10 MMJ is a 2010 Ariel Atom in Multi-colour with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SO10 MMJ, 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 SO10 MMJ registered?

SO10 MMJ is a 2010 Ariel Atom, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is SO10 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO10 MMJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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