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K929 WVU

1993 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

10,389 mi
Last recorded10,389 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK929 WVU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 10,389 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 10,389 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 6,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 102,333 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight leak (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 102,285 miles

Central Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight leak (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 97,656 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 97,656 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,782 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 85,979 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,617 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 81,617 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,616 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 61,846 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,956 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 55,956 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,213 miles

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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K929 WVU is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K929 WVU, 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 K929 WVU registered?

K929 WVU is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 February 1993.

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