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2003 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration GF53CVJ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 28 Jul 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,450 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- rear number plate deteriorated
- offside rear wheel bearing slight play
- offside front tyre close to legal limit
23 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- rear number plate deteriorated
- offside rear wheel bearing slight play
- offside front tyre close to legal limit
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,540 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front link rod slight play
- rear number plate deteriorated
- offside rear wheel bearing slight play
- all rear brake pipes slightly corroded
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,419 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016 25 Jun 20268 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,225 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 25 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
17 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,138 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,020 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,194 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
18 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,510 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2011 25 Jun 202620 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,992 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010 25 Jun 202622 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,586 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
20 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,201 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2008 25 Jun 202622 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,602 MI
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GF53CVJ was registered on 2003-09-29
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