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GL53RKN
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration GL53RKN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Noisy. (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing Mirror. ()
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 4 out of 5 bulbs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,021 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,481 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Oil leak ()
2 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe leaking main front to rear (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) Dangerous
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,911 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,601 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front 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)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer 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)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,601 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front 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)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer 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)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,977 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
17 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,966 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,227 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012 22 Jun 202617 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
18 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,331 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2011 22 Jun 20265 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,194 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010 22 Jun 202615 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,810 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009 22 Jun 202628 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,316 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008 22 Jun 202627 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 17,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,848 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007 22 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,848 MI
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GL53RKN was registered on 2003-12-18
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