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2004 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration SW04UFL
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 24 Oct 2016
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,765 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded in various places, mainly at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Body has slight corrosion all over underneath (6.1.B.2)
7 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded in various places, mainly at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Body has slight corrosion all over underneath (6.1.B.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,528 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015 5 Jun 202617 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,561 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014 5 Jun 202623 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
21 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) Dangerous
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,356 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202614 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,115 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,195 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,236 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
10 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,303 MI
5 Jun 202610 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,303 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202617 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,512 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2008 5 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
17 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,793 MI
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SW04UFL was registered on 2004-06-30
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