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WA05 OWW

2005 Ariel Atom

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,925 mi
Last recorded11,925 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ariel Atom11,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 OWW
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 11,925 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 11,358 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 11,295 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 10,252 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 9,186 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 8,474 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 8,474 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 7,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 3,779 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 6,306 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)

No Catalytic Converter Fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,427 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 4,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,437 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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WA05 OWW is a 2005 Ariel Atom in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,884 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 WA05 OWW, 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 21 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA05 OWW registered?

WA05 OWW is a 2005 Ariel Atom, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is WA05 OWW safe to buy?

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