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GD52FNO
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration GD52FNO
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- 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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110 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Coolant leak.
- Engine light on.
- Exhaust system corroded.
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Handbrake travel high.
- Front exhaust mount broken.
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak.
- Rear suspension components corroded.
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
2 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,772 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
27 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,693 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,951 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,280 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,455 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,774 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2011Reason(s) for failure
- near side rear tyre under inflated Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
4 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,834 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2010 26 Jun 20264 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,834 MI
26 Jun 20261 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,204 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2009 26 Jun 20267 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,652 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 47,652 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,199 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2007 26 Jun 202613 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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GD52FNO was registered on 2003-02-04
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