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FM53 CLU

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,136 mi
Last recorded92,136 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,136 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 92,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,135 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,126 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 87,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,335 miles

Exhaust system is rusty

Front brake pads are worn low

Movement in steering colum top mount

N/S wiper blade is split

Tyre size ...155/80/13

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust system is rusty

Front brake pads are worn low

Movement in steering colum top mount

N/S wiper blade is split

Tyre size ...155/80/13

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,499 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 50,499 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on dashboard shows there is a fault with the system

front number plate damaged

slight damage to offside headlamp

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,237 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge & nail in tread

slight n/s front brake judder

Fail 7 Mar 2007 30,237 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge & nail in tread

slight n/s front brake judder

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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FM53 CLU is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FM53 CLU, 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 FM53 CLU registered?

FM53 CLU is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is FM53 CLU safe to buy?

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