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GY53 VVM

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,240 mi
Last recorded140,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 140,240 miles

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 15 Jan 2021 137,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 137,170 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake compensator to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in both inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

SLIGHT UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 119,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 112,100 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,822 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,050 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 91,336 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 84,072 miles

Both rear lower training arm bushes perished

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 77,285 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,372 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 29 Dec 2009 63,369 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 55,997 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 4 Dec 2007 45,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,110 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 VVM 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 88.9%.

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 GY53 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

GY53 VVM is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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