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Y144 FDV

2001 Reliant Rialto

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,748 mi
Last recorded47,748 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 FDV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 47,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 47,748 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r bulb in the wrong way (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 47,691 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font brake (1.1.11 (c))

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN KINGPIN

Fail 5 Sep 2023 47,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font brake (1.1.11 (c))

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN KINGPIN

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,613 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 47,613 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all o/s lights flashing ? (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,489 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 47,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,183 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank breather deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,885 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis cracked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank breather deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,904 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

slight play in king pin

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

anti roll bar rubbing n/s/r chassis

slight play in steering box

Fail 19 Mar 2015 40,367 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

anti roll bar rubbing n/s/r chassis

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,570 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsr axle back plate seal leaking

steering box drag link dust boots split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,970 miles

front lower suspension arm corroding

front tyre wearing on edges

slight wear king pin

slight wear steering box

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,828 miles

front tyre wearing on edges

slight wear kingpin and steering box

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,203 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak n/s/r axle

slight play steering box

Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak n/s/r axle

slight play steering box

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,726 miles

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

slight play steering box

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,937 miles

slight leak steering box

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

slight wear rear antiroll bar mountings

slight wear steering box

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,943 miles

slight leak steering box

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 25,943 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

slight leak steering box

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,036 miles

drivers seat catch not working

slight play front kingpin and bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,345 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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Y144 FDV is a 2001 Reliant Rialto in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y144 FDV, 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 25 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y144 FDV is a 2001 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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