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GL03KBU
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration GL03KBU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 25 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
10
Passes
10
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
25 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Fuel pipe leaking @tank (7.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak ()
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,647 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Mirror damaged
- Engine oil leak
23 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leak
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Mirror damaged
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,655 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
15 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,084 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,688 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,868 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,868 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
23 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,864 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,392 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 25 Jun 202622 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
27 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,513 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,202 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2008 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 43,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,159 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2007 25 Jun 202626 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GL03KBU was registered on 2003-06-26
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