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GL53WBZ
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration GL53WBZ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) 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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,903 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,323 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019 22 Jun 202627 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,429 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,915 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Front Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear rear exhaust mount broken off
25 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear exhaust mount broken off
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Front Oil leak ()
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,262 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016 22 Jun 202630 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
9 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,704 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 22 Jun 20269 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,704 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 22 Jun 20264 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,001 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014 22 Jun 202617 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,754 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,338 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,338 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,849 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,536 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2010 22 Jun 202611 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,229 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2009 22 Jun 202627 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,384 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2008 22 Jun 202620 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,384 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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GL53WBZ was registered on 2003-12-17
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