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SH53 GMU

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,824 mi
Last recorded91,824 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 91,824 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 91,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp slightly deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,121 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,764 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,897 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,821 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,901 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Headlamp aim slightly low

Impact damage to offside front wing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,361 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 24,361 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,927 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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SH53 GMU 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 82.4%.

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 SH53 GMU, 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 SH53 GMU registered?

SH53 GMU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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