# Ariel Atom MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The Ariel Atom passes its MOT first time 94% of the time, from 105 MOT tests. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 94%
- MOT tests analysed: 105 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Exhaust, emissions & leaks

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2019 | Petrol | 2 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2018 | Petrol | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2017 | Petrol | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2014 | Petrol | 2 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2012 | Petrol | 7 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2010 | Petrol | 20 (few mots) | 100% |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9 (very few mots) | 78% |
| 2008 | Petrol | 19 (very few mots) | 95% |
| 2007 | Petrol | 3 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9 (very few mots) | 89% |
| 2005 | Petrol | 11 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2004 | Petrol | 5 (very few mots) | 60% |
| 2003 | Petrol | 2 (very few mots) | 100% |

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