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WA05 UJV

2005 Ariel Atom

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,925 mi
Last recorded7,925 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ariel Atom11,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 UJV
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 7,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 7,819 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 7,486 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 7,208 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 7,208 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))

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

Front Slight bind to front brakes

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Clasp to o/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 7,208 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative not flashing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake system not fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2013 6,804 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 6,740 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight play in n/s drive shaft

Pass 30 Sep 2011 6,483 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,823 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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WA05 UJV is a 2005 Ariel Atom in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 11,884 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 WA05 UJV, 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 21 years old, this Ariel Atom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA05 UJV registered?

WA05 UJV is a 2005 Ariel Atom, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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