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GD52FDM
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration GD52FDM
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
19 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at axle mount (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounts keep under observation (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear radius arms and bushes in poor condition keep under observation (2.4.A.3)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,499 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,724 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,598 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,048 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
20 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,173 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,205 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2010 26 Jun 202612 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
21 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,432 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2009 26 Jun 202620 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
23 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,470 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,022 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2007 26 Jun 202614 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,832 MI
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GD52FDM was registered on 2003-01-31
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