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LM52 SYW

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,074 mi
Last recorded80,074 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 SYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 79,838 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 79,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface rust to underside of car

Pass 7 Jun 2021 75,940 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 72,547 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,591 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 68,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,841 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 8 Sep 2017 63,830 miles

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

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

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

mil light on

Pass 3 Sep 2016 57,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,071 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,321 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 49,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,470 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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LM52 SYW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM52 SYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM52 SYW?

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What year was LM52 SYW registered?

LM52 SYW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is LM52 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 SYW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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