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AK53 OTB

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,706 mi
Last recorded147,706 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OTB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 147,706 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 144,520 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 144,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 137,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 131,911 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 Feb 2014 131,910 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 125,227 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 125,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 119,033 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 118,971 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,360 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 110,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 79,203 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 64,815 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,015 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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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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AK53 OTB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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