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V10 ATM

2009 Ariel Atom

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,292 mi
Last recorded20,292 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Ariel Atom12,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 ATM
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 20,292 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 20,292 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 19,887 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))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 19,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 22 Feb 2018 17,312 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 17,042 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,849 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 12,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 11,085 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 7,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V10 ATM is a 2009 Ariel Atom in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,812 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 V10 ATM, 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 17 years old, this Ariel Atom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V10 ATM is a 2009 Ariel Atom, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is V10 ATM safe to buy?

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