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GV53 OJB

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,098 mi
Last recorded93,098 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OJB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear trailing arm bushes perishing both bushes both sides

Fail 18 Jan 2021 93,095 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear trailing arm bushes perishing both bushes both sides

Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,750 miles

Bearside headlamp lense is cloudy

Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,750 miles

Bearside headlamp lense is cloudy

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,750 miles

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

Bearside headlamp lense is cloudy

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tested in a wet condition

sills have corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2019 82,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tested in a wet condition

sills have corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,422 miles

Nearside Front indicator bulb colour faded

Nearside beam pattern poor

Offside Front indicator bulb colour faded

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

centre exhaust hanger corroded

exhaust back box corroded

front grill insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2016
Fail 23 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,765 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 58,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,204 miles

corrosion on exhaust

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,174 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 47,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,231 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,133 miles

nearside door mirror missing

offside front tyre wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 40,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,321 miles

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,204 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,762 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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GV53 OJB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV53 OJB, 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 GV53 OJB registered?

GV53 OJB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is GV53 OJB safe to buy?

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