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GL53RKO
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
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- Registration GL53RKO
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
6 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,768 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy
- slight oil leak
- all under body corroded
- all service brake slightly imbalance
- all brake pipes corroded
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
5 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy
- slight oil leak
- all under body corroded
- all service brake slightly imbalance
- all brake pipes corroded
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,972 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,645 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,887 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,094 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- clicking noise from brake peddle suspect brake light switch
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- clicking noise from brake peddle suspect brake light switch
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
9 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,683 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Oil leak ()
- o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,577 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
7 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 45,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
23 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,536 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
23 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,871 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
29 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 30,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
14 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,205 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2012 23 Jun 202614 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 21,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,627 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
16 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,207 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 17,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,299 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009 23 Jun 202614 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,374 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008 23 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,549 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007 23 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 10,549 MI
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GL53RKO was registered on 2003-12-18
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