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LR53 UVM

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,048 mi
Last recorded46,048 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 UVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 46,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 1 Dec 2021 46,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread 155/80/r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,779 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner tread. 155/80/r13-88r

O/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall and outer tread. 155/80/r13-88r

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 43,779 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inner tread. 155/80/r13-88r

O/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall and outer tread. 155/80/r13-88r

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,725 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 42,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 41,453 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 41,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,284 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 37,421 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 37,421 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 36,045 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,744 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Dec 2012 33,744 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Dec 2011 32,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dark glass film over center stop lamp

Pass 23 Dec 2011 32,736 miles

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

dark glass film over center stop lamp

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,101 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,558 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,085 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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LR53 UVM 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 69.6%.

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 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 LR53 UVM, 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 LR53 UVM registered?

LR53 UVM is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 UVM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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