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EK53 BVL

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,510 mi
Last recorded153,510 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 153,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 145,481 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2020 145,481 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2019 131,342 miles

Bonnet stiff to open/close

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on outer edges

Chip in windscreen in drivers view

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Offside rear light lens cracked held on by tape

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear body damaged underneath

Slight oil leak engine and gearbox area

Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,600 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,557 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to get low

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion on under side of vehicle and sills

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,089 miles

surface rust to n/s and o/s outer sills

surface rust to o/s inner sill

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

unable to inspect front pads due to wheel design

Fail 13 Apr 2014 76,863 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2014 76,863 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2013
Fail 10 Apr 2013

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,624 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust brackets broken temp repair done

exhaust rear box rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,624 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust brackets broken temp repair done

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,256 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)

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

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

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

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

slight noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,338 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,222 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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EK53 BVL 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 80%.

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 EK53 BVL, 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 EK53 BVL registered?

EK53 BVL is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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