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GL53 YMW

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,047 mi
Last recorded152,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 152,047 miles

Areas of surface corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 152,045 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Areas of surface corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust clamp detatched

Pass 16 Dec 2016 137,405 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 137,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 125,085 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill corroded just outside mot prescribed areas of seatbelt/suspension

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

brake fluid res' in poor condition ( temp cap fitted)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 125,085 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer sill corroded just outside mot prescribed areas of seatbelt/suspension

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

brake fluid res' in poor condition ( temp cap fitted)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,145 miles

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

sum play in front a/r/bar bushes

Fail 12 Jan 2015 113,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

sum play in front a/r/bar bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,592 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 99,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,664 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat in poor condition

slight play in steering coloumn top bush

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 57,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,728 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,001 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 29,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,506 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,297 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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GL53 YMW is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,577 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 YMW, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL53 YMW is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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