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NV53 KTN

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,548 mi
Last recorded86,548 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 KTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,548 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play column (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light stays on.

lots of underbody etc is very rusty.

rear crossmember is badly corroded, not importent for test.

slight bind from nearside front brake.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 86,547 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play column (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light stays on.

lots of underbody etc is very rusty.

rear crossmember is badly corroded, not importent for test.

slight bind from nearside front brake.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several brake pipes are rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light stays on

lots of underbody etc is very rusty

rear crossmember is badly corroded,not important for test

slight play in steering column lower universal joint.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 80,145 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded several brake pipes are rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light stays on

lots of underbody etc is very rusty

rear crossmember is badly corroded,not important for test

slight play in steering column lower universal joint.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

the coolent level is low

the engine management light is on

the rear door will not lock

Fail 28 Oct 2014 73,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

the coolent level is low

the engine management light is on

the rear door will not lock

the rear wiperblade is worn out

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,550 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 67,550 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 61,338 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,809 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2011 53,809 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,898 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,317 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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NV53 KTN is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NV53 KTN, 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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NV53 KTN is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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