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LR53 VPE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,139 mi
Last recorded99,139 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 99,139 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 98,633 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill area corroded/holed/damaged

Fail 22 May 2019 98,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill area corroded/holed/damaged

Pass 17 May 2018 97,800 miles

eml light on

Fail 17 May 2018 97,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

Pass 23 May 2017 96,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,193 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 93,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,016 miles

front brake pads low

front number plate starting to deface

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,126 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,257 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 79,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,605 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,473 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 56,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,061 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 44,533 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,542 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 VPE 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 73.7%.

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 LR53 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

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

Is LR53 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 VPE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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