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GP53 ZLO

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,095 mi
Last recorded79,095 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 ZLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 79,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend changing with other side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm lower bushes both sides are cracked but holding ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jan 2026 79,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend changing with other side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm lower bushes both sides are cracked but holding ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Jan 2025 78,092 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play but ok for now (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 78,091 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced there is a hole in the chassis leg in the wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play but ok for now (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 76,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 75,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,126 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 73,126 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 73,092 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

body corrosion

bothv head lamps deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight body corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2021 70,778 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,929 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 66,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,445 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 61,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,006 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,202 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 46,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,216 miles

Nearside 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)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 17,848 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,356 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 ZLO is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GP53 ZLO, 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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What year was GP53 ZLO registered?

GP53 ZLO is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is GP53 ZLO safe to buy?

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