MOT Status
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74,732 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Outer sill is damaged but not holed.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge. Tread is at 3mm it is also starting to crack between tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Under side of body has surface corrosion due to lack of under seal.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle is corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
advise exhaust flange bolts corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80 R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
advise exhaust flange bolts corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust flange corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner [rack end] (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake has a very slight bind
Nearside Rear brake has very slight bind
Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner [rack end] (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner [rack end] (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake has a very slight bind
Nearside Rear brake has very slight bind
Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner [rack end] (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
noise from rear axle
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
noise from rear axle
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?
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GL53 VLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 GL53 VLJ, 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 GL53 VLJ registered?
GL53 VLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 December 2003.
Is GL53 VLJ safe to buy?
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