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GV53 OJK

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,768 mi
Last recorded189,768 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 189,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 177,604 miles

Nearside corrosion to outer sill

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to side panels ( beneath fuel filler, rear quarter panel)

Fail 10 Sep 2019 177,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plate excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside corrosion to outer sill

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to side panels ( beneath fuel filler, rear quarter panel)

Pass 29 Aug 2018 164,439 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 164,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s/f sill area corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 150,389 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 150,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low /offside high (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 138,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear lower suspension bushes splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2015 124,712 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 110,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 55,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,820 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,124 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,775 miles

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

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 OJK is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV53 OJK, 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 OJK registered?

GV53 OJK is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is GV53 OJK safe to buy?

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