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Ariel Atom

Black and Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

N5 SOGMOT history

N5 SOG is a black and silver petrol Ariel Atom first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 28,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2025
Mileage
28,667 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ariel
Model
Atom
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 SOG was last recorded at 28,667 miles on 7 May 2024, 1,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,848 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,819 miles
Average per year
1,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 28,667 miles
  • 2023 – 26,848 miles
  • 2022 – 26,121 miles
  • 2021 – 24,977 miles
  • 2019 – 23,274 miles
  • 2018 – 22,948 miles
  • 2017 – 22,353 miles
  • 2016 – 21,435 miles
  • 2015 – 17,152 miles
  • 2013 – 16,246 miles
  • 2012 – 14,744 miles
  • 2011 – 11,700 miles
  • 2010 – 7,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,667 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all 4 (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High visibility/centre (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,667 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    564730631852
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all 4 (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail28,667 miles (+1,819)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    830917355511
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all 4 (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass26,848 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    26,848 miles
    Test number
    466745985981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,121 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    855849681509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,977 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    624349746911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,274 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,274 miles
    Test number
    597321009592
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail23,274 miles (+326)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,274 miles
    Test number
    608477668639
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass22,948 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,948 miles
    Test number
    294833510940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,938 miles (+585)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,938 miles
    Test number
    372507346478
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmmisions not tested

  10. Pass22,353 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,353 miles
    Test number
    360568925998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,435 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,435 miles
    Test number
    282859757173
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High visibility/centre (1.2.1b)

  12. Fail21,432 miles (+4,280)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,432 miles
    Test number
    274037101641
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High visibility/centre (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass17,152 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,152 miles
    Test number
    298754955097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,246 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    16,246 miles
    Test number
    727783313322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,744 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    14,744 miles
    Test number
    355128472249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,700 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,700 miles
    Test number
    629963771206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,498 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    7,498 miles
    Test number
    511675130362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    7,018 miles
    Test number
    320887120007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 SOG

Does N5 SOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 SOG expired on 6 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 SOG?
The MOT on N5 SOG expired on 6 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 SOG done?
N5 SOG was recorded at 28,667 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024, an average of 1,517 miles a year.
Has N5 SOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SOG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on N5 SOG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N5 SOG find?
N5 SOG passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all 4; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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