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SV10 FVW

2010 Ariel Atom

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,965 mi
Last recorded18,965 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2010 Ariel Atom10,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 FVW
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 18,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 11,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 6,876 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 6,869 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,389 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 4,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 3,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

de cat pipe on passanger seat for track days

slight scuffing on n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 3,912 miles

de cat pipe on passanger seat for track days

slight scuffing on n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2013 2,755 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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SV10 FVW is a 2010 Ariel Atom in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV10 FVW, 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 SV10 FVW registered?

SV10 FVW is a 2010 Ariel Atom, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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The MOT history for SV10 FVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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