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WA56 KEU

2006 Ariel Atom

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,897 mi
Last recorded13,897 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ariel Atom13,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 KEU
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 13,897 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,555 miles

Advise: All lights permanently disconnected. vehicle to be used in daylight hours only and not used at times of reduced visibility

Fail 8 Jul 2015 13,555 miles

Advise: All lights permanently disconnected. vehicle to be used in daylight hours only and not used at times of reduced visibility

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,031 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 13,028 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013
Pass 22 Apr 2011 347 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 118 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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WA56 KEU is a 2006 Ariel Atom in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WA56 KEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA56 KEU?

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What year was WA56 KEU registered?

WA56 KEU is a 2006 Ariel Atom, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is WA56 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA56 KEU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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