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SW12EEJ
2012 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1248cc
General Information
- Registration SW12EEJ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expires 30 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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33 Total Defects Recorded
28 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,446 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 77,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,393 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,034 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024 15 Jun 202630 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 74,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,511 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust system corroded
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 73,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust system corroded
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,186 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022 15 Jun 202626 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,582 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021 15 Jun 202630 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 71,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,780 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020 15 Jun 202629 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,382 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019 15 Jun 202612 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,416 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2019 15 Jun 202616 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,977 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,592 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2017 15 Jun 202621 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 16,827 MI
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SW12EEJ was registered on 2012-05-23
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