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K482 GEV

1993 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,826 mi
Last recorded46,826 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK482 GEV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,826 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and shock corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat missing

Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake very stiff (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 46,876 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 45,827 miles

Axle with loose fixing bolts both axle U bolts both sides lose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lift in front king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

steering column has up and down movement. not excessive. dash lose

prop shaft has bolt missing on front flange

Pass 19 May 2022 40,074 miles

no rear seat or nearside front seat time of test

oil around in engine bay

Pass 26 May 2021 35,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

oil around engine

rear fog lamp dull

water pipe on engine very weak

Pass 19 May 2020 27,627 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 20,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust weak/corroded

slight play on steering column

Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f indicator lense damaged.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,452 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,172 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,241 miles

footbrake 75% handbrake 31%

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,430 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,598 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 15,598 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,991 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,023 miles

front no plate damaged

front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 Aug 2007 4,485 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,906 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?

Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
4,287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,438
Stop lamp not working 1,105
Brake pipe excessively corroded 762
position lamp(s) not working 749
parking brake recording little or no effort 667
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K482 GEV is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 50,969 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K482 GEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 33 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K482 GEV registered?

K482 GEV is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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