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GV53 TXH

2003 Suzuki Carry

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,004 mi
Last recorded61,004 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 TXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 61,004 miles

Corrosion evident both rear corners of vehicle body

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both o/s and n/s sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper spindle worn excessivly

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bush worn corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens "cloudy"

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bush worn corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside load compartment door outer handle inoperative

Fail 2 Feb 2021 60,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion evident both rear corners of vehicle body

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both o/s and n/s sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper spindle worn excessivly

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bush worn corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens "cloudy"

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to axle bush worn corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside load compartment door outer handle inoperative

Reverse light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2020 55,480 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 55,477 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 51,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 48,172 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 48,087 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 46,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 43,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,641 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2015 39,641 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jan 2014 35,408 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,408 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,693 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,241 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,371 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,957 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 23,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 10,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,465 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 8,077 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 TXH is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TXH, 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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GV53 TXH is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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