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AT03 BYE

2004 Ariel Atom

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,607 mi
Last recorded16,607 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ariel Atom15,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT03 BYE
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 16,607 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 16,555 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 1,903 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 1,903 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 1,860 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 1,893 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 1,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2014

Milometer showing zero

Pass 24 May 2013 21,188 miles

Fuel pipe chaffed under engine cover

Pass 24 May 2012 20,524 miles

front tyre edges worn

Pass 25 May 2011 18,863 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 16,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,068 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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AT03 BYE is a 2004 Ariel Atom in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AT03 BYE, 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 AT03 BYE registered?

AT03 BYE is a 2004 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is AT03 BYE safe to buy?

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