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GY53 WEP

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

149,709 mi
Last recorded149,709 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 149,709 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills corroded inner and outer

Pass 28 Jan 2022 145,313 miles

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Fail 20 Jan 2022 145,313 miles

Brake performance not tested rear wheels binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 26 Jan 2021 139,083 miles

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Fail 25 Jan 2021 139,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail on inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 3 Jun 2019 130,380 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective / n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering rough

Fail 31 May 2019 130,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective / n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering rough

Pass 30 May 2018 123,538 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 123,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 May 2017 116,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 May 2017 116,989 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 May 2017 116,874 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and corroding outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 109,512 miles

Offside Front tyre spliting

Fail 19 May 2016 109,333 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre spliting

Pass 27 May 2015 11,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 93,112 miles

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

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

engine management light on

low effort offside handbrake

nearside front tyre getting low wearing on edges

offside front tyre on legal limit worn inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 83,419 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front pads getting low

Pass 29 May 2012 76,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

windscreen wipers smearing close to excessive

Pass 16 May 2011 70,723 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread getting down

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 May 2010 57,193 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 57,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 44,776 miles

rear back box poor

Fail 18 May 2009 44,761 miles

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

rear back box poor

Pass 16 May 2008 41,241 miles

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

front tyres perished and on the limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,410 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 38,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,061 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 WEP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WEP, 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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GY53 WEP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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