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L453 FTA

1994 Suzuki Super Carry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,939 mi
Last recorded75,939 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Super Carry64,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 FTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSuper Carry
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 75,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 74,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,424 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 72,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,638 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolts (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2011 71,638 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 71,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 58,926 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit outer tread

Pass 29 Apr 2006 53,243 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 53,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Super Carry?

Based on 38,384 MOT tests across 5,471 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
2,430
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
5,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 3,406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,948
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,764
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,317
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,219
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L453 FTA is a 1994 Suzuki Super Carry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Super Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 64,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Super Carry fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 3,406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L453 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Super Carry typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki Super Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L453 FTA registered?

L453 FTA is a 1994 Suzuki Super Carry, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L453 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L453 FTA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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