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WA06 RWE

2006 Ariel Atom

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,719 mi
Last recorded29,719 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ariel Atom13,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 RWE
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 29,719 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 28,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 28,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 26,732 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 25,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,060 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 24,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,880 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 22,293 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 21,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,068 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,349 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 15,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 13,847 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 13,838 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 12,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 11,903 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,648 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 10,642 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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WA06 RWE is a 2006 Ariel Atom in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 13,697 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 WA06 RWE, 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 20 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA06 RWE registered?

WA06 RWE is a 2006 Ariel Atom, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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