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2002 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration SW02BKJ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 10 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
20 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,460 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
17 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,635 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2010 11 Jun 202618 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
19 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,397 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2009 11 Jun 202616 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,021 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2008 11 Jun 202610 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
3 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,970 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2007 11 Jun 20263 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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SW02BKJ was registered on 2002-05-24
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