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GBSY61RKV

KIA RIO

2011 · BLACK · DIESEL · 153,829 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-27● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 22 tests · 13 passed · 9 failed

PASS28 September 2026
153,829 mi
FAIL25 September 2026
153,829 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYExhaust heat shield insecure
PASS15 September 2025
149,021 mi
FAIL12 September 2025
149,019 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint nut not secured by split pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJORAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS2 September 2024
137,757 mi
FAIL2 September 2024
137,757 mi
  • MAJORRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORSide repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS31 August 2023
129,396 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS1 September 2022
119,142 mi
PASS14 October 2021
111,729 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL14 October 2021
111,729 mi
  • MAJORAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MAJORElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS29 October 2020
102,603 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS1 November 2019
92,543 mi
FAIL31 October 2019
92,543 mi
PASS3 October 2018
81,938 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYrack has damp patches
FAIL2 October 2018
81,937 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Bumper insecure damaged as well (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MINORStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • ADVISORYrack has damp patches
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS6 October 2017
69,952 mi
  • ADVISORYThe n/s/r fog lamp is not working.
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  • ADVISORYThe rear bumper is damaged on the n/side corner, but still secure.
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL29 September 2017
69,803 mi
  • ADVISORYThe n/s/r fog lamp is not working.
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  • ADVISORYThe rear bumper is damaged on the n/side corner, but still secure.
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • ADVISORYBoth front tyres are scrubbed on the inside edges.
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
PASS6 October 2016
58,685 mi
FAIL4 October 2016
58,685 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
PASS15 September 2015
48,499 mi
  • ADVISORYTyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer tyre has damage to outer wall
FAIL15 September 2015
48,495 mi
  • FAILTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYTyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)
  • PRSFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILRegistration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer tyre has damage to outer wall
PASS30 August 2014
34,621 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
KIA
Model
RIO
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,493 cc
Year
2011
First registered
2011-09
CO₂ emissions
119 g/km
Tax due
2027-03-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-27
Recorded mileage
153,829 mi

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