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FV53 UKD

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,064 mi
Last recorded32,064 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 32,064 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills and chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills and floor area ,chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,214 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AND O/S/FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded AND O/S/FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded AND O/S/REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL /SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL/SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS /BOX SECTION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 31,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR SECTIONS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AND O/S/FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded AND O/S/FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded AND O/S/REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL /SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL/SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS /BOX SECTION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 30,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,489 miles

Central Front Inner Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 28,489 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Outer Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Inner Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded AND O/S/FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion AND O/S/CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 26,676 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion AND O/S/ SILL AREAS (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded AND O/S/FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion AND O/S/CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 24,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and o/s/front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 24,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and o/s/front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

inner sills corroded

load sensing valve corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 20,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 19,180 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 19,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,682 miles

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

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

n/s/and o/s/sills corroded

o/s/sill area slightly damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2010 16,682 miles

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

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

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

o/s/sill area slightly damaged

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

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

n/s/and o/s/sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,173 miles

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

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

all rear brake pipes across rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2008 11,568 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 7,948 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2006 4,717 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 UKD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV53 UKD, 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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FV53 UKD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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