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DF53FRN
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration DF53FRN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
18
Passes
3
Failures
85.71%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,301 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads getting low..front tyres wear on edges..
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,188 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024 19 Jun 202612 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,259 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,619 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
16 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,766 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,642 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,405 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
19 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,911 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,919 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,179 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
22 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,547 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
5 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
21 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,372 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 19 Jun 20268 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,645 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 19 Jun 20269 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,731 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2011 19 Jun 202617 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,710 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010 19 Jun 202615 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,839 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 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)
31 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,790 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008 19 Jun 202631 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 14,790 MI
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DF53FRN was registered on 2003-12-23
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