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DC53 FTA

2004 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,319 mi
Last recorded89,319 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear (lamp damaged)

Fail 4 Aug 2022 89,318 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (to hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear (lamp damaged)

Pass 22 Jun 2021 88,868 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion on brake pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,397 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 88,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 87,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,346 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 83,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,430 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 72,430 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,652 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,177 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,173 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,831 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,709 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,889 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,058 miles

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

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

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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DC53 FTA is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,577 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 DC53 FTA, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DC53 FTA registered?

DC53 FTA is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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