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2003 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration GL53WBJ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,169 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018 22 Jun 202611 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,031 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017 22 Jun 202616 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,265 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 22 Jun 202610 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,244 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 22 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,566 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014 22 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
22 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,620 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,434 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2012 22 Jun 20269 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,029 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,567 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009Advisory 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)
12 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,276 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008 22 Jun 202611 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,043 MI
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GL53WBJ was registered on 2003-11-28
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