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2004 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration GD53HHN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,033 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,035 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
1 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,006 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pipes greased
28 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pipes greased
3 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,938 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
15 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,113 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2015 24 Jun 20266 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,366 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
2 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,158 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 24 Jun 202621 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,504 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2012 24 Jun 202621 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,504 MI
24 Jun 20265 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,584 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2011 24 Jun 20265 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,584 MI
24 Jun 202610 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,513 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
20 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,606 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2009 24 Jun 202621 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,403 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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GD53HHN was registered on 2004-01-26
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