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NU53 DZY

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,016 mi
Last recorded105,016 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 DZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 105,016 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,914 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 100,914 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2017 100,078 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 May 2017 100,078 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 May 2016 96,988 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 96,988 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside sill (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,535 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 91,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,854 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,854 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,640 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,704 miles

underbody and brake pipes corroded, play in wheel bearings,,

Pass 13 Mar 2010 62,040 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 62,040 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,378 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 54,378 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,374 miles

play osf track rod end.. brake pipes and underbody underseald..

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,768 miles

slight body work damage †slight damage to o/s front sill

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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NU53 DZY 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 60.9%.

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 NU53 DZY, 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 NU53 DZY registered?

NU53 DZY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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