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EA53 PUV

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,124 mi
Last recorded109,124 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 PUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 91,880 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 8 May 2013 91,880 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 1 May 2012 91,101 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 91,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 80,375 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 May 2011 80,375 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 67,922 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,922 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,055 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,271 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,596 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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EA53 PUV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA53 PUV, 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 EA53 PUV registered?

EA53 PUV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is EA53 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 PUV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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