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GD52FBN
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration GD52FBN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
8
Passes
7
Failures
53.33%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 131,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 127,294 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 127,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,594 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 118,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
3 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,513 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2011 26 Jun 20263 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 106,513 MI
26 Jun 202628 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,833 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2010 26 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,226 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2009 26 Jun 20267 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,461 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008 26 Jun 20264 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) Dangerous
7 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,286 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2007 26 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 42,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
9 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 42,135 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
9 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,135 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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GD52FBN was registered on 2003-01-31
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