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WA04 UFU

2004 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,845 mi
Last recorded29,845 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ariel Atom15,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 UFU
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 29,845 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 29,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 29,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 29,577 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 29,402 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 29,262 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,003 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 29,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 28,829 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 28,709 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 28,285 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 28,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 27,873 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,548 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 23,423 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,423 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,703 miles

emissions not tested (exempt)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,974 miles

no catalyst fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,937 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 13,934 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)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,247 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 2,591 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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WA04 UFU is a 2004 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 15,782 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 WA04 UFU, 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 22 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA04 UFU registered?

WA04 UFU is a 2004 Ariel Atom, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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