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GL53VXM
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VXM
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,090 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017 1 Jul 202630 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
30 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,230 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear arch corroded / but not to excess
28 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper arms (8.2.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear arch corroded / but not to excess
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,895 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
30 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,895 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
27 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,956 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
27 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,392 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,725 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,939 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 1 Jul 20261 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,158 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,346 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2009 1 Jul 20266 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,413 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2008 1 Jul 20266 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 47,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
7 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,922 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2007 1 Jul 20267 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,922 MI
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GL53VXM was registered on 2003-11-28
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