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SW56HZY
2006 KIA RIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1399cc
General Information
- Registration SW56HZY
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
10 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 85,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,673 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
2 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,681 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202623 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,210 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Cambelt due??
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear tyre tread stepping and cracking
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (7.1.2)
- Exhaust corroded
- Auxiliary belt noise
10 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Auxiliary belt noise
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear tyre tread stepping and cracking
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (7.1.2)
- Exhaust corroded
- Cambelt due??
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,668 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017 11 Jun 20266 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,200 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,495 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,412 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,430 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 33,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,864 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202627 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
30 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,324 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW56HZY was registered on 2006-12-28
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