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VK53 YBB

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper tailgate lamp obscured (high level brake lamp)

Fail 3 Mar 2021 111,506 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper tailgate lamp obscured (high level brake lamp)

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,351 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 101,349 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 101,349 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 92,574 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 4 May 2018 92,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting arch / quarter (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting arch / quarter (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 May 2017 89,608 miles

various areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,527 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking from compensator to flexi (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,961 miles

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

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

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Apr 2016 86,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 1 May 2015 85,134 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,086 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,548 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 79,548 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 77,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,180 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,230 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,588 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,703 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 45,343 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

air bag light on

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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VK53 YBB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VK53 YBB, 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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VK53 YBB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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