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PE53 AFU

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,889 mi
Last recorded89,889 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 AFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,889 miles

All rear trailing suspension arm bushes splitting/ heavily deteriorated

Damage and corrosion on both sills

Front rigid coolant pipes corroded

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside front tyre cracking, low on tread and heavily worn on inner edge

Oil filter corroded

Reverse light inop

Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All rear trailing suspension arm bushes splitting/ heavily deteriorated

Both front tyres low on tread and worn each,y on inner edges

Damage and corrosion on both sills

Front rigid coolant pipes corroded

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside front tyre heavily cracking

Oil filter corroded

Reverse light inop

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,253 miles

Brake fluid discolured

Engine light on

Front brake pads getting low

Front rigid coolant pipes heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre low tread, worn heavily on both edges and cracking

Nearside rear light lense damaged

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear brake pipe ferrals and unions heavily corroded

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Rear exhaust supported by temporary repair

Wipers hitting scuttle

Fail 4 Apr 2018 86,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear ( into flexi pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside rear tyre cracked through to ply (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Hole and corrosion offside rear outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Brake fluid discolured

Engine light on

Front brake pads getting low

Front rigid coolant pipes heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre low tread, worn heavily on both edges and cracking

Nearside rear light lense damaged

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear brake pipe ferrals and unions heavily corroded

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Rear exhaust supported by temporary repair

Wipers hitting scuttle

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,708 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Damage to near side and offside sill

Exhaust back box rear mounting has temporary repair

Front ridgid coolant pipes corroded

Front wipers fouling on scuttle panel

General corrosion on underside of vehicle body

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges and cracking in tread

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2017 80,708 miles

Front wipers fouling on scuttle panel

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Damage to near side and offside sill

Exhaust back box rear mounting has temporary repair

Front ridgid coolant pipes corroded

General corrosion on underside of vehicle body

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges and cracking in tread

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,693 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake pads getting low

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside front tyre slightly cracking

Nearside rear lens cracked and filled with water

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Tailgate struts not supporting tailgate

Temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Fail 22 Mar 2016 74,693 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake pads getting low

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre slightly cracking

Nearside rear lens cracked and filled with water

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Tailgate struts not supporting tailgate

Temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Both (8.2.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,244 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust hanger has had temporary repair

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear washer inop

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2015 68,244 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

rear exhaust hanger has had temporary repair

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear washer inop

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,728 miles

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

front and rear brake ferrels corroded

general corrosion underside of vehicle

rear exhaust hanger temp repair but secure

Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front and rear brake ferrels corroded

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,322 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

front brake ferrels corroded

front discs corroded

rear exhaust supported by wire tie but has another hanger,deemed adequate

Fail 6 Feb 2013 58,322 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

front brake ferrels corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,785 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

front pads low

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Feb 2012 52,785 miles

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

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,539 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,610 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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PE53 AFU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PE53 AFU, 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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PE53 AFU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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