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SW54FVL
2004 KIA RIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration SW54FVL
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 36,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 33,719 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 33,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
14 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 33,321 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 32,816 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,419 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,204 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
9 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 32,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,508 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,944 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,179 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 29,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,635 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,978 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 25,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,876 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,986 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 10 Jun 202629 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,836 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,034 MI
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SW54FVL was registered on 2004-11-30
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