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2004 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration SW04RSX
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 30 Sep 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,256 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play at o/s steering arm
12 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills (6.1.B.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play at o/s steering arm
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,662 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017 8 Jun 20261 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,734 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake imbalance marginal; nearside lagging.
- Rear of offside sill beginning to corrode.
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,381 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 8 Jun 20261 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,819 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 8 Jun 202630 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,253 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 8 Jun 202626 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) Dangerous
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,285 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 8 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,583 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 8 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,597 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 8 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,587 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010 8 Jun 202628 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,477 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
25 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,238 MI
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SW04RSX was registered on 2004-06-30
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