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HD53 AEF

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,422 mi
Last recorded103,422 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 AEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,422 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,947 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 97,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,857 miles

chips in front screen

Fail 3 Dec 2014 89,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in front screen

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,801 miles

general vehicle corrosion starting

rear silencer corroded

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Dec 2013 77,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen chipped

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r tyre tread very low

rear silencer corroded

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,159 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre tread low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,717 miles

boot catch loose

brake fluid low

drivers side carpet adrift

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & tread low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,822 miles

o/s parking brake performance lazy

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,102 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 23,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,669 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 13,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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HD53 AEF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HD53 AEF, 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 HD53 AEF registered?

HD53 AEF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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