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CV53 ZBD

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,719 mi
Last recorded119,719 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 119,719 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 119,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both ripped/damaged (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,313 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (both) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket not supporting exhaust adequately

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Surface corrosion around front & rear coil springs ( suspension)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,293 miles

All dust covers on front steering & suspension slightly deteriorated

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,293 miles

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

All dust covers on front steering & suspension slightly deteriorated

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 box deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,889 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,889 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,912 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,335 miles

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,479 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 62,479 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,192 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,990 miles

front tyres 3-4mm

rear tyres 2-3mm

slight oil leak from engine

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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CV53 ZBD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV53 ZBD, 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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CV53 ZBD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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