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GV52 YJB

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

106,727 mi
Last recorded106,727 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YJB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,727 miles

cam cover gasket leaking

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,067 miles

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 100,418 miles

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion across underbody and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 100,418 miles

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion across underbody and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 97,611 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 97,611 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 94,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,845 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 91,845 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,162 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,103 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 81,222 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 77,777 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 74,424 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 74,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 69,840 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 69,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 63,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,365 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 51,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,587 miles

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

Tyre size 155r13 c 8p.r.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 42,180 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 42,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 37,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,225 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge. Advise tracking.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,401 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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GV52 YJB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GV52 YJB, 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 GV52 YJB registered?

GV52 YJB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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