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2003 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration GF53OHE
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expires 15 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 83,224 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,676 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,251 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024 6 Jul 202627 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,670 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023 6 Jul 202627 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,132 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2022 6 Jul 202627 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,132 MI
6 Jul 202619 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,531 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021 6 Jul 202612 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 75,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
14 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,661 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2020 6 Jul 202614 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,661 MI
6 Jul 202623 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,374 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 67,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,049 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust rattle
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- battery insecure
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,092 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016 6 Jul 20262 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,092 MI
6 Jul 202625 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,162 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,604 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 6 Jul 202616 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,521 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 6 Jul 202627 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,439 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 6 Jul 202627 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,439 MI
6 Jul 202627 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,280 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 6 Jul 202627 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
1 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,366 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 6 Jul 202629 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,537 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,735 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
12 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,735 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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GF53OHE was registered on 2003-10-29
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