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SL53 MYY

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

74,870 mi
Last recorded74,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 MYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 74,870 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust has holes through its full length (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all three bushes on rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded along its length and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush all three bushes on rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,622 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 69,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,612 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 65,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,544 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2013 59,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,271 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 53,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,140 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 46,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,015 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 40,014 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,446 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 32,446 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,282 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 26,282 miles

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

o/s sill has dent at front

Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,135 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres are just above the legal tread depth limit of 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jan 2007 13,583 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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SL53 MYY 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 52.6%.

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 SL53 MYY, 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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SL53 MYY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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