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AX03MSV
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration AX03MSV
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
9
Passes
7
Failures
56.25%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 103,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image produced (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image produced (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,482 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
20 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
15 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,940 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
29 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,549 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
20 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,251 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2012 17 Jun 202621 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,673 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2011 17 Jun 202621 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,899 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010 17 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,749 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2009 17 Jun 20263 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 43,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,813 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2008 17 Jun 20263 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) Dangerous
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) Dangerous
4 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,608 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2007 17 Jun 20264 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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AX03MSV was registered on 2003-06-30
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