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2003 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration AM03DCE
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Aug 2014
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,795 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,140 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,641 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,065 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2011 15 Jun 20265 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,473 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2010 15 Jun 202630 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,623 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009 15 Jun 202630 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,232 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008 15 Jun 202626 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,950 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2007 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AM03DCE was registered on 2003-07-31
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