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GP53 DVR

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,236 mi
Last recorded97,236 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 DVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,236 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

offside sliding door handle broken ,but still able to open from inside

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Dec 2015 97,236 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

offside sliding door handle broken ,but still able to open from inside

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has cut to inner sidewall but not down to cords.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,331 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Different size tyres front to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,331 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Different size tyres front to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside sliding door outer handle broken of

Fail 30 Nov 2012 73,454 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside sliding door outer handle broken of

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Nov 2010 53,172 miles

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

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

offside front wiper detorating

Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,891 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,738 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 27,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,499 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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GP53 DVR is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP53 DVR, 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 GP53 DVR registered?

GP53 DVR is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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