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GL53 VLO

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,361 mi
Last recorded69,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,361 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 64,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked on tread

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,381 miles

E M Light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,217 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 58,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,518 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 55,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,229 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,594 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 45,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,192 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 37,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,887 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 31,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,303 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,421 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to legal limit

chip in windscreen

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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GL53 VLO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL53 VLO, 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

How do I check the history of GL53 VLO?

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What year was GL53 VLO registered?

GL53 VLO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is GL53 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 VLO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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