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Derbi Atlantis (2001)

181 real MOT outcomes analysed • 38.6% first-time pass rate

2001 Derbi Atlantis

CarHunch analysed 181 real MOT records for the 2001 Derbi Atlantis. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 41.4% below UK average
38.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
9,773
typical mileage
6,548–16,508 middle half
2.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.31
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Derbi Atlantis

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 180 38.8% 0.31
Diesel (1%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Derbi Atlantis vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,548
low mileage
9,773
typical
16,508
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Derbi Atlantis vehicles fall between 6,548 and 16,508 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.31
Avg failures per vehicle
0.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Derbi Atlantis

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 19.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 17.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 9%
    Headlamp aim too high
  • 8.3%
    Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
  • 6.9%
    Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
  • 6.9%
    Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
  • 6.9%
    Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 6.2%
    Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Derbi Atlantis:

2000 2002