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DA53 FVU

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,062 mi
Last recorded104,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 101,309 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 101,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 98,300 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,175 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 84,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,128 miles

Offside Rear perished

Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deep cut in tread o/s front tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2014 67,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deep cut in tread o/s front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,688 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 58,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,360 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,858 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,411 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,785 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,771 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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DA53 FVU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA53 FVU, 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 DA53 FVU registered?

DA53 FVU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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