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HJ53 NDC

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

156,033 mi
Last recorded156,033 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 NDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 156,033 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Jan 2016 156,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Dec 2015 155,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both front indicators starting to show white light

both seals squashed at the front

corrosion hole on the offside front outer seal

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

eml light is on

front pads appear low

front wipers smeary

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 18 Dec 2014 148,083 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 148,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 136,260 miles

exhaust system starting to corrod

offside rear light lens damaged no white light showing

Fail 4 Nov 2013 136,260 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

exhaust system starting to corrod

offside rear light lens damaged no white light showing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 122,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 101,398 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 101,398 miles

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,752 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 4 Jun 2010 84,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 May 2009 68,281 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 68,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 52,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 37,066 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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HJ53 NDC is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 HJ53 NDC, 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 HJ53 NDC registered?

HJ53 NDC is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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