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SW03LBY
2003 KIA RIO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1343cc
General Information
- Registration SW03LBY
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 21 Feb 2013
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13
Total Tests
6
Passes
7
Failures
46.15%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
22 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,218 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,370 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
18 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
18 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,241 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,080 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2009 11 Jun 20264 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,080 MI
11 Jun 20267 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,533 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
5 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,677 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SW03LBY was registered on 2003-06-27
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