MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front wipers poor
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front sill damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front sill damaged
Offside Rear Outer door handle broken - unable to open from outside
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml displayed
steering wheel grip worn
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
eml displayed
offside outer door handle broken
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
eml displayed
offside outer door handle broken
Offside Front 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust bracket corroded
damage to both sills
eml on
steering wheel getting soft
front exhaust mounting broken
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
front exhaust mounting broken
Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules
General corrosion throughout underside
Hand brake increase / decrease reading showing slight difference
Mounting corroded / broken from catalytic converter but system adequately secure
Rear silencer corroded / perforated / slightly blowing
Slight movement in offside rear wheel bearing
Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules
General corrosion throughout underside
Hand brake increase / decrease reading showing slight difference
Mounting corroded / broken from catalytic converter but system adequately secure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear silencer corroded / perforated / slightly blowing
Slight movement in offside rear wheel bearing
Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure
Engine light on dash at time of test
Nearside rear lamp unit has a crack in the lense
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine light on dash at time of test
Nearside rear lamp unit has a crack in the lense
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?
Based on 253,987 MOT tests across 16,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 OTB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 AK53 OTB, 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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What year was AK53 OTB registered?
AK53 OTB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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