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2003 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration GD52FKW
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,080 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
3 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,761 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2013 26 Jun 202622 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,779 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2012 26 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,140 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,140 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,274 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2010 26 Jun 202616 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,788 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2009 26 Jun 20263 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,473 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2008 26 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
30 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,307 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2007 26 Jun 202625 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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GD52FKW was registered on 2003-02-04
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