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2003 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration GD52FJN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expires 24 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 54,401 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2026 26 Jun 202629 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 54,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 52,650 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 50,278 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024 26 Jun 202625 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,547 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023 26 Jun 202621 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 48,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 45,597 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 45,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 44,004 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front C.v gaitor slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Fuel filter corroded
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Hand brake only just passed get checked
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 40,650 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 40,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,232 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,921 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
19 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 29,505 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake performance just met it would appear that the braking system needs rectifying
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 23,384 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016 26 Jun 20261 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 23,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,995 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2009 26 Jun 20268 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 18,995 MI
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GD52FJN was registered on 2003-02-04
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