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GF53SYT
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration GF53SYT
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,315 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,063 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021 24 Jun 20268 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,704 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,934 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear ends o/s n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,180 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018 24 Jun 202612 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,120 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017 24 Jun 202611 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,615 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016 24 Jun 202620 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
25 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,798 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014 24 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,496 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013 24 Jun 202614 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
19 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,284 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,648 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
9 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,201 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 24 Jun 20269 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
23 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,631 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 24 Jun 202610 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,001 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,275 MI
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GF53SYT was registered on 2003-09-29
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