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2003 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration GD52FBY
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 31 Jan 2022
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,204 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches corroded
- eml light on
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 118,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches corroded
- eml light on
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,606 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills wheel arches corroded both ns/os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate insecure broken cracked (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML illuminated ( YOM before 1st July 2003)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills wheel arches corroded both ns/os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated narrow band insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,845 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears upper lower ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears upper lower ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,114 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,399 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,487 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust flanges corrorded
11 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- rear exhaust flanges corrorded
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,398 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,933 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015 26 Jun 202614 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,119 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,119 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,298 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,049 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
17 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
5 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,525 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011 26 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,562 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010 26 Jun 202625 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,726 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009 26 Jun 202625 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,726 MI
26 Jun 202610 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,283 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2008 26 Jun 202620 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,594 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2007 26 Jun 202619 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 33,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GD52FBY was registered on 2003-01-31
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