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SL53 MZV

2003 Suzuki Carry

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,653 mi
Last recorded77,653 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 MZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,653 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise offside front sill corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 74,377 miles

Braking system leaking load sensing valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,463 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg at reasr spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,178 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

oil leak sump \corroded/

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 26,781 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,726 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 MZV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SL53 MZV, 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 SL53 MZV registered?

SL53 MZV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SL53 MZV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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