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SW12XRX
2012 KIA RIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1120cc
General Information
- Registration SW12XRX
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1120cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,530 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
20 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,308 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 92,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,194 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,117 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,798 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022 14 Jun 20266 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up very loose (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake cable has restricted free movement hub wont turn caliper or cfable pads jammmed (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
4 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,708 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020 14 Jun 202614 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,260 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,828 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front brakes binding slightly
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,025 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2017 14 Jun 202627 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 48,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,975 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016 14 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 24,975 MI
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SW12XRX was registered on 2012-05-21
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