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GD52FLA
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
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- Registration GD52FLA
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
8 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- MIL on indicating a fault
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,630 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- engine oil low before test
- engine management light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- engine oil low before test
- engine management light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,079 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light on
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (Axle beam) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (Axle beam) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,430 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- engine management light on
- Oil leak engine ()
- Offside Rear tyre VERY BADLY perished
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm perished (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- engine management light on
- Oil leak engine ()
- Offside Rear tyre VERY BADLY perished
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm perished (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,113 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak ()
4 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,445 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017 26 Jun 20266 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,595 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,161 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,739 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014 26 Jun 20262 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,692 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 26 Jun 20264 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,388 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012 26 Jun 20265 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,996 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011 26 Jun 202610 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,314 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2010 26 Jun 20265 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,489 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2009 26 Jun 20269 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,664 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2008 26 Jun 20262 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,066 MI
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GD52FLA was registered on 2003-02-10
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