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SW59BWY
2009 KIA RIO
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1399cc
General Information
- Registration SW59BWY
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2009
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expired 28 Mar 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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105 Total Defects Recorded
14 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,484 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 77,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,099 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,045 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024 9 Jun 202614 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 60,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,522 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2023 9 Jun 202617 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,882 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
14 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 53,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure Mounting (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 53,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 51,199 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 51,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,590 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 49,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Side repeater incorrect colour both repeaters (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded whole pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,123 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 47,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,573 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,914 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Oil leak engine sump porous ()
22 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 40,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Oil leak engine sump porous ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn inner
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,817 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,778 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015 9 Jun 202622 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,624 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,546 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013Advisory 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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SW59BWY was registered on 2009-11-30
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