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WA54 MZE

2004 Ariel Atom

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,898 mi
Last recorded15,898 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ariel Atom15,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 MZE
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 15,898 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 15,877 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2022 15,600 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside rack gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel filler hose perishing

lower radiator section damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,353 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 14,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

siight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2007 13,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

siight play in steering rack

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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WA54 MZE is a 2004 Ariel Atom in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WA54 MZE, 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 WA54 MZE registered?

WA54 MZE is a 2004 Ariel Atom, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is WA54 MZE safe to buy?

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