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SP53 OBE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,562 mi
Last recorded91,562 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,562 miles

nearside front sill has slight corrosion

offside front sill has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,106 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,104 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2015 77,696 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Mar 2015 77,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,740 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 70,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,902 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,697 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 56,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,144 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,557 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP53 OBE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP53 OBE, 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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SP53 OBE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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