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HW53 CZB

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,192 mi
Last recorded78,192 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 CZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 78,192 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle and load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Small hole in n/s/f out rigger

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion several patches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear cracked on sidewalls also tread no ply or cords exposed

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

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

drivers chair straps corroded

metal brake pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,262 miles

Corrosion to under body and chassis not holed at time of test

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

Slight damage to body panels

all metal brake pipes been greased

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on side wall and tread not to cordes

Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,262 miles

Corrosion to under body and chassis not holed at time of test

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Slight damage to body panels

all metal brake pipes been greased

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on side wall and tread not to cordes

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,508 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 72,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,917 miles

Oil leak

both sills looking corroded

offside front tyre low on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

several brake pipes looking slightly rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2014 69,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both sills looking corroded

offside front tyre low on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

several brake pipes looking slightly rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,515 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake..very slight bind

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 66,515 miles

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)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake..very slight bind

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,889 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

fuel tank dented

gearbox has oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking outer wall

offside front tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion front discs

Fail 28 Feb 2011 64,889 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

fuel tank dented

gearbox has oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking outer wall

offside front tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion front discs

Fail 2 Mar 2010 61,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level brake light inop

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wiper torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level brake light inop

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

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

Rear wiper torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,164 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 46,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,616 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,347 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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HW53 CZB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HW53 CZB, 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 HW53 CZB registered?

HW53 CZB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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