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WA04 KYU

2004 Ariel Atom

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,585 mi
Last recorded27,585 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ariel Atom15,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 KYU
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 27,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 26,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 26,909 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 25,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,573 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 24,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,197 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 24,193 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 17,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,638 miles

Front both steering arms slight free play

Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,768 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 16,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,782 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,916 miles

suspect fuel leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,080 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,785 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,732 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 8,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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WA04 KYU is a 2004 Ariel Atom in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA04 KYU, 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 WA04 KYU registered?

WA04 KYU is a 2004 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is WA04 KYU safe to buy?

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