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VO53 LVM

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

88,342 mi
Last recorded88,342 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 LVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 88,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,520 miles

both front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r bump stop corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underbody of the vehicle corroding at various places.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 63,815 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Underside of body signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2021 57,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Nov 2021 57,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,812 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Oct 2019 47,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,439 miles

Underside of van signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

under body chassis components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,821 miles

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

offside and nearside front floors rusty

offside and nearside front inner sills rusty

offside and nearside rear chassis rails rusty

offside and nearside rear leaf spring bolts corroded

offside and nearside rear leaf springs rusty

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,393 miles

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

nearside chassis rail rusty

nearside inner sill rusty

nearside rear leaf spring corroded

offside chassis rail rusty

offside inner sill rusty

offside rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,685 miles

offside front brake disc corroded/scored

Fail 20 Oct 2014 35,685 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

exhaust corroded

offside front brake disc corroded/scored

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,467 miles

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

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

Several patches of surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Several patches of surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,478 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,777 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 31,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,576 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 31,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,365 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,861 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 30,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,719 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 30,717 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,633 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 30,633 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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VO53 LVM is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VO53 LVM, 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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VO53 LVM is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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