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EO53 HKB

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,452 mi
Last recorded53,452 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 HKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,452 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 7 Nov 2017 53,477 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ADVISE COMPOUNDING OF LENS (1.7.5a)

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,879 miles

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

Front washers weak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail near upper shock absorber mounting - advise repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight bind on osf brake - advise investigation

Fail 30 Sep 2016 50,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded HOLE AT BACK OF REPAIR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner wheel arch (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL TOP OF REPAIR NOT CONTINUOUS WELD (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front washers weak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,530 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure BOLT LOOSE (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear exhaust badly correded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,474 miles

HEAVY AMOUNTS OF MUD IMPEEDING TOWBAR AND ASSOCIATED PRESCRIBED AREAS ASSESSMENT - RECOMMEND CLEAN AND CHECK

N/S SELT BELT RETRACTING PERFORMANCE COULD BE IMPROVED

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED AND ONE HANGER IS BROKEN - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,480 miles

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES AT REAR OF VEHICLE - RECOMMEND CLEAN DOWN AND SEAL

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,963 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 35,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,111 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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EO53 HKB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EO53 HKB, 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 EO53 HKB registered?

EO53 HKB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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