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2003 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration DF53FPP
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 10 Dec 2017
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,003 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- offside front outer sill starting to corrode
- offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,030 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front nearside and offside headlamps light output slightly reduced - headlamp lens deteriorated
- Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated - slightly smears screen
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front nearside and offside headlamps light output slightly reduced - headlamp lens deteriorated
25 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,699 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2015 20 Jun 202625 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
22 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,621 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2014 20 Jun 202618 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,411 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,754 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
29 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,976 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,936 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,922 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,779 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008 20 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,453 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF53FPP was registered on 2003-12-10
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