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GF53 UMW

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,652 mi
Last recorded97,652 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,652 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill / door running areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step / sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill / door runner / floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /arch plus sharp edge (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside rear plus offside rear behind space wheel (6.6.6)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside loading door unable to open

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 93,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,517 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 86,515 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,548 miles

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

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

both front roll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,745 miles

both outer sills corroded

both wiper blades worn

nearside front seat belt starting to fray

offside handbrake low on performance

Fail 20 Nov 2012 71,741 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

both wiper blades worn

nearside front seat belt starting to fray

offside handbrake low on performance

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,896 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads a bit low.

nearside sill damaged.

offside front tyre inner wall slight damage.

offside inner sill rusty.

offside rear lamp cluster lower fixing broken.

rear chassis rails rusty.

rear silencer outer skin rusty.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,029 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,739 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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GF53 UMW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF53 UMW, 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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GF53 UMW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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