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AF52GZM
2002 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
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- Registration AF52GZM
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
17
Passes
13
Failures
56.67%
Pass Rate
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137 Total Defects Recorded
9 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heavily corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,495 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer, worn inner. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line greased. (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear. (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,999 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear. (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 116,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear. (3.4 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,241 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- rear tyres different size to front tyres, same across axle.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm upper bush separated from metal sleeve. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- rear tyres different size to front tyres, same across axle.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,726 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- rear wiper blade split
- 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))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- rear wiper blade split
- 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))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,049 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front starting to wear on outside edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,510 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Rear both rear tyres side walls badly perished
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
10 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Rear both rear tyres side walls badly perished
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,306 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017 16 Jun 202611 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
9 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,317 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2016 16 Jun 202628 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,807 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
15 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,373 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 16 Jun 202611 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,727 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
23 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
28 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,342 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
24 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,012 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2011 16 Jun 20265 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,212 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2010 16 Jun 20267 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,210 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2009 16 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
17 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,971 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2008 16 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,777 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2007 16 Jun 202626 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF52GZM was registered on 2002-09-16
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