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GY53 VCM

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

152,482 mi
Last recorded152,482 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 152,482 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 147,929 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 147,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 139,940 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to vehicle structure and brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,639 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 119,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 112,883 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2018 106,968 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 106,967 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,274 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to manufacturers ware limit (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,803 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

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

Nearside Front sill slightly damaged

Offside Front sill slightly damaged

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,802 miles

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

Front wipers in poor condition

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

Nearside Front sill slightly damaged

Offside Front sill slightly damaged

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,102 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,526 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,967 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,577 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 48,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,629 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 30,156 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,190 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 26,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,906 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,185 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 13,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VCM 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 69%.

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 VCM, 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 GY53 VCM registered?

GY53 VCM is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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