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WF53 VHU

2003 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,372 mi
Last recorded102,372 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 102,372 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front jacking points are corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,193 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,506 miles

EML ON

Fail 11 Jan 2016 93,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

EML ON

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,806 miles

EML on

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust poor

Fail 14 Jan 2015 87,806 miles

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

EML on

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust poor

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,112 miles

rear exhaust bracket in poor codition

suface corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

surface corrosion rear chassis

Fail 8 Jan 2014 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket in poor codition

suface corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,732 miles

front brake disc slighty corroded on inside surface

Fail 10 Jan 2011 63,732 miles

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

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

front brake disc slighty corroded on inside surface

Fail 5 Jan 2010 56,910 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,896 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 46,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,960 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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WF53 VHU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WF53 VHU, 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 WF53 VHU registered?

WF53 VHU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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