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GL53JWP
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration GL53JWP
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 09 May 2025
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
7 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,831 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
4 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,208 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2024 18 Jun 202626 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
10 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,682 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,586 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,648 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021 18 Jun 202610 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,915 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,417 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019 18 Jun 202615 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,833 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018 18 Jun 202617 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,090 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 18 Jun 202618 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,717 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight rumble
17 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight rumble
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,158 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,011 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
27 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,416 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
19 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,742 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
12 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,742 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,634 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2011 18 Jun 20267 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,090 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,580 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,426 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2009 18 Jun 20263 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,426 MI
18 Jun 202617 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,535 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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GL53JWP was registered on 2003-10-31
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