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2003 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration GD52FMX
- 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 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,391 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,241 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 26 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,294 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
9 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,567 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,685 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,685 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,491 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 82,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,101 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2011 26 Jun 202620 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,458 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2010 26 Jun 202630 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,737 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 26 Jun 20263 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,731 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2008 26 Jun 20262 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,924 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2007 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GD52FMX was registered on 2003-02-04
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