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GY53 VCN

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

98,532 mi
Last recorded98,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,532 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,668 miles

Front subframe undersealed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle undersealed

Fail 16 Jan 2024 96,664 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front subframe undersealed

Misfiring

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2022 95,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 95,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,558 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 94,557 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust holed/ deteriorated in several places (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,784 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 91,766 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,317 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,231 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,721 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,788 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,788 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,047 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,652 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,105 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,044 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,755 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,477 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 37,477 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,818 miles

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

Slight uneven wear inner edge offside front tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2007 28,802 miles

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

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

Slight uneven wear inner edge offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,555 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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GY53 VCN is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GY53 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

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

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