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FP53 VJV

2003 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 87,566 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,079 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2022 80,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s engine mounting rubber bush worn

Fail 5 Mar 2022 80,427 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s engine mounting rubber bush worn

Pass 29 Nov 2020 76,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 72,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on the edges

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on the edges

Pass 19 Nov 2016 59,884 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 54,731 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,217 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,045 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,339 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 17,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,105 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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FP53 VJV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 FP53 VJV, 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 FP53 VJV registered?

FP53 VJV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FP53 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 VJV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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