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ML53TLZ
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration ML53TLZ
- 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
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 185,650 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- oil and water leak
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 182,379 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 177,566 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,771 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 174,771 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 169,100 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 169,100 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 164,300 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
20 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 158,268 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014 23 Jun 20268 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 149,877 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2013 23 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 133,301 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2012Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 132,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,009 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,866 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010 23 Jun 20261 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 85,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
4 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,169 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009 23 Jun 202612 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,220 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2008 23 Jun 202612 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,649 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2007 23 Jun 202612 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 16,649 MI
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ML53TLZ was registered on 2003-10-15
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