MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
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)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ariel Atom?
Based on 2,244 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA09 DWF is a 2009 Ariel Atom in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WA09 DWF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of WA09 DWF?
You can check the full history of WA09 DWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WA09 DWF registered?
WA09 DWF is a 2009 Ariel Atom, first registered on 10 March 2009.
Is WA09 DWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for WA09 DWF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WA09 DWF have outstanding finance?
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