2012 Ariel Atom 2.0L Petrol · TGU 1
2012 Ariel Atom (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 15,629 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ARIEL ATOM
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TGU 1 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 15,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TGU 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ariel Atom (TGU 1) between April 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)”.
TGU 1 Mileage History
- 07/04/20152,814 mi
- 05/05/20163,850 mi+1,036 mi
- 29/04/20175,005 mi+1,155 mi
- 21/04/20186,192 mi+1,187 mi
- 21/04/20186,209 mi+17 mi
- 15/05/20196,809 mi+600 mi
- 05/04/20218,002 mi+1,193 mi
- 18/05/20228,826 mi+824 mi
- 19/05/202311,088 mi+2,262 mi
- 15/05/202413,190 mi+2,102 mi
- 21/05/202514,480 mi+1,290 mi
- 22/05/202615,629 mi+1,149 mi
Average of roughly 1,152 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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