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2003 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration GF53VHO
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2018
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,627 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges and has cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)
- Spare wheel missing
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill very rusty (2.4.A.3)
7 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Spare wheel missing
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill very rusty (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges and has cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,070 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
7 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
26 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,067 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016 24 Jun 202619 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,488 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,844 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,563 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,180 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,222 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011 24 Jun 20269 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
14 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,998 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2010 24 Jun 202611 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 24,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
19 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,294 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009 24 Jun 202627 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 19,294 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,294 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,665 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007 24 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GF53VHO was registered on 2003-11-27
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