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FV53 ESO

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,053 mi
Last recorded58,053 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 ESO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,053 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2016 58,053 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 52,998 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,838 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 43,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,091 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 32,145 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,995 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 18,959 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 13,789 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 10,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 8,243 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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FV53 ESO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV53 ESO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 ESO registered?

FV53 ESO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is FV53 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 ESO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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