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AF53ZNX
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
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- Registration AF53ZNX
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
21 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
2 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank [1.5] (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated drum brakes (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank [1.5] (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
- rear fuel pipes have corrosion
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,318 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,981 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,854 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,973 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
21 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,032 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,644 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,644 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,033 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2011 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
7 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,153 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,929 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2009 11 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,385 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2008 11 Jun 202623 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,980 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2007 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 38,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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AF53ZNX was registered on 2003-09-25
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