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AD53 DWL

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,373 mi
Last recorded100,373 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,373 miles

Nearside Outer sill holed in areas more than 30cm from suspension or belt mounts

Offside Rear arch rusty and holed more than 30cm from suspension

Offside outer sill holed in areas more than 30cm from suspension or belt mounts

Fail 30 Nov 2020 100,372 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill holed in areas more than 30cm from suspension or belt mounts

Offside Rear arch rusty and holed more than 30cm from suspension

Offside outer sill holed in areas more than 30cm from suspension or belt mounts

Pass 13 Dec 2019 94,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed

Offside inner sill/floor corroded not within a prescribed area

Fail 11 Dec 2019 94,783 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed

Offside inner sill/floor corroded not within a prescribed area

Fail 2 Dec 2019 94,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill around fuel filler (several holes) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (several places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill holed

Offside Rear brake pipe securing nut and hose ferrule heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,603 miles

Nearside Front outer sill holed (more than 30cm from seatbelt or suspension)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill holed (more than 30cm from seatbelt or suspension)

centre exhaust joint bolts loose and exhaust blowing slightly

windscreen cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2018 87,602 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill holed (more than 30cm from seatbelt or suspension)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill holed (more than 30cm from seatbelt or suspension)

centre exhaust joint bolts loose and exhaust blowing slightly

windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 81,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,598 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 66,468 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r sill slighty corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 43,007 miles

coolent low.

rear exhaust corroding and slight leak of gases.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,837 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

note; both front tyres wearing on shoulders due to ran on low pressure!!!!

slight deterioration both front brake discs part inner surface....

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 33,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 29,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,171 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?

Based on 253,987 MOT tests across 16,746 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
16,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,614
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 7,533
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,124
Stop lamp not working 5,596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
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AD53 DWL is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 60,109 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Carry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 DWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Carry typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 DWL is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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