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GY53 FWV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 FWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,720 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 84,691 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 27,173 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 147,235 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 147,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 133,246 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,035 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 91,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,343 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,380 miles

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

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

Handbrake has a lot of travel

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

power steering pipe under bonnet starting to corrode

Fail 5 Sep 2011 90,380 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake has a lot of travel

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

power steering pipe under bonnet starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,620 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2010 79,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,461 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 68,219 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,102 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 57,102 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,443 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,812 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 35,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

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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GY53 FWV 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 63.6%.

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 GY53 FWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY53 FWV registered?

GY53 FWV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is GY53 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 FWV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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