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WK11 EJZ

2011 Ariel Atom

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,562 mi
Last recorded12,562 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ariel Atom8,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK11 EJZ
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 12,562 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 12,189 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 12,189 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 11,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 11,319 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 11,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 10,478 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 10,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 9,436 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 8,923 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 8,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 7,580 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 5,985 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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WK11 EJZ is a 2011 Ariel Atom in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 8,910 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 WK11 EJZ, 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 15 years old, this Ariel Atom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK11 EJZ registered?

WK11 EJZ is a 2011 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is WK11 EJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK11 EJZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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