MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Ariel : Atom
Ariel Atom
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2003 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2005 | 11 | 90.91% | Number plate missing or insecure. |
| 2006 | 9 | 100% | n/a |
| 2007 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 2008 | 16 | 93.75% | Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. |
| 2009 | 13 | 69.23% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2010 | 28 | 92.86% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 2011 | 10 | 90% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 2012 | 7 | 100% | n/a |
| 2013 | 8 | 100% | n/a |
| 2016 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 115
Average Ariel Atom pass rate: 92.17%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 33% |
| 2 | Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits. | 8.2.1.2(c) | Major | 33% |
| 3 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 33% |
| 4 | Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. | 8.2.1.2(a) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Emissions test unable to be completed. | 8.2.1.2(d) | Major | 11% |
| 6 | Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control is impaired. | 5.1.3(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 7 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 8 | Shock absorber bush excessively worn. | 5.3.2(c) | Major | 11% |
| 9 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 10 | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. | 2.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 11% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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