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SW12GVF
2012 KIA RIO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1248cc
General Information
- Registration SW12GVF
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expires 10 May 2027
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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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55 Total Defects Recorded
11 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,928 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 132,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,895 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,947 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- fuel tank quite heavily corroded underniether
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,194 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, worn on outer edge and sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
25 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split round (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, worn on outer edge and sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
28 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,705 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,867 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,968 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,087 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 59,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,502 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019 9 Jun 202612 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,029 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 9 Jun 202627 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 41,029 MI
9 Jun 202616 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,717 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,559 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 9 Jun 202628 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 25,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW12GVF was registered on 2012-06-15
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