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WK60 AAO

2010 Ariel Atom

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,978 mi
Last recorded32,978 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ariel Atom10,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK60 AAO
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 32,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 30,503 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 30,246 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 30,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 25,603 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 25,589 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 21,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 16,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 8,672 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 7,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 5,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 4,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Standard exhaust fitted at time of test

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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WK60 AAO is a 2010 Ariel Atom in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 10,886 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 WK60 AAO, 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 16 years old, this Ariel Atom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK60 AAO registered?

WK60 AAO is a 2010 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is WK60 AAO safe to buy?

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