MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
rear offside upper suspension bolt locking wire missing
How Reliable is the Ariel Atom?
Based on 2,244 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA04 VDE is a 2004 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 WA04 VDE, 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 VDE registered?
WA04 VDE is a 2004 Ariel Atom, first registered on 26 June 2004.
Is WA04 VDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for WA04 VDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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