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LR53 VPA

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,647 mi
Last recorded165,647 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 165,647 miles

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

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

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

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

under body sealed

Fail 22 Aug 2024 165,647 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under body sealed

Pass 26 Jul 2023 156,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2023 154,967 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 140,206 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 140,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 128,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner arm has slight play

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front inner arm has slight play

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 128,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner arm has slight play

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front inner arm has slight play

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,753 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 117,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,661 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 108,465 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,032 miles

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

Mil light on

Nearside front outer sill damage

Offside front outer sill damage

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,275 miles

Nearside front outer sill damage

Offside front outer sill damage

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,023 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,221 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,275 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,168 miles

rear slam panel damage

Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,164 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,715 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,362 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 19,362 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,748 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 VPA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

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

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