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2011 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration SW60FWL
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2011
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expires 12 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 37,108 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- knocking noise herd on the front end of the vehicle whilst test driving
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
20 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 37,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- knocking noise herd on the front end of the vehicle whilst test driving
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 31,817 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025 6 Jun 202612 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 31,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 30,585 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2025 6 Jun 20263 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 30,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 28,566 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 26,410 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 26,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 24,227 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
5 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 24,227 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 22,175 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021 6 Jun 20264 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 20,350 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 20,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 18,559 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
- Both front tyres slightly perished
5 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 16,465 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 16,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
29 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 14,075 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front exhaust bracket slightly corroded
29 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 14,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front exhaust bracket slightly corroded
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 11,627 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 6 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 8,805 MI
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SW60FWL was registered on 2011-01-07
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