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FH53 RVY

2003 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,047 mi
Last recorded150,047 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 RVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 150,047 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

dash light

Fail 21 Aug 2020 150,047 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

dash light

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 143,579 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 143,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 143,575 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor pans corroded

Nearside under sill coroded

Offside under sill coroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 142,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusted

rear cross member holed and corroded

underside very rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2016 141,567 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusted

underside rusting

Pass 26 Oct 2015 136,421 miles

exhaust rusting

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to rear brake pipes

underside rusting

Fail 26 Oct 2015 136,421 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusting

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to rear brake pipes

underside rusting

Pass 20 Oct 2014 125,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust deteriorated

surface rust to underside brake pipes

underside rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2014 125,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust deteriorated

surface rust to underside brake pipes

underside rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 115,056 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)

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

exhaust deteriorated

surface rust to brake pipes

surface rusting to underside

Pass 29 Oct 2012 104,323 miles

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

surface rust to brake pipes

surface rust to underside

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,905 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear lamp slight damage

surface rust to rear axle brake pipes

Fail 7 Nov 2011 92,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear lamp slight damage

surface rust to rear axle brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,499 miles

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside headlamp slightly dim

Fail 9 Nov 2010 81,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,797 miles

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

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 56,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,395 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 44,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,922 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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FH53 RVY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FH53 RVY, 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 FH53 RVY registered?

FH53 RVY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is FH53 RVY safe to buy?

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