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LS53 BBX

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,660 mi
Last recorded104,660 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,660 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 104,575 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,495 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 98,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,726 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes and compensator pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 92,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front both front tyres worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes and compensator pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 86,235 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside and offside sill corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,449 miles

offside rear number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 72,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,915 miles

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

offside registration plate lamp lense missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,860 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

offside registration plate lamp lense missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 28 Jul 2010 70,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

near side wiper split.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,933 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

near side wiper split.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,008 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,092 miles

both front tyres just legal

Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,442 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre side wall cracked

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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LS53 BBX 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 63.2%.

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 LS53 BBX, 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 LS53 BBX registered?

LS53 BBX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is LS53 BBX safe to buy?

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