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GL53VXR
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VXR
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,064 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2017 2 Jul 20267 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
29 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust clamp inscure
- fuel pipes slight corrosion
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,944 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2016 2 Jul 202629 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,858 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
23 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,630 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,630 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)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,125 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
22 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,100 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011Advisory 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,044 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,812 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,880 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2008 2 Jul 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,231 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007Advisory 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)
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GL53VXR was registered on 2003-11-28
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