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WG53 FVA

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,778 mi
Last recorded93,778 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,778 miles

Damage to Nearside sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn 3mm

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

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Damage to Nearside sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn 3mm

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

Offside brake lamp dim

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm & smooth inner edge

Offside rear side light dim

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,901 miles

damage to body

screw offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2012 82,901 miles

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

damage to body

screw offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,194 miles

Damage to Nearside front sill

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 23 Aug 2011 72,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Damage to Nearside front sill

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,430 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear light lens has paint on

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear number plate has paint on

Fail 25 Aug 2010 61,421 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust back box outer layer corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear light lens has paint on

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear number plate has paint on

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,851 miles

n/s front underside body damage

n/s rear light lense cracked

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2009 51,851 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

n/s front underside body damage

n/s rear light lense cracked

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,356 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s front outer sill heavily damaged

wipers noisey and worn

Fail 10 Nov 2008 38,356 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

handbrake travel high

n/s front outer sill heavily damaged

wipers noisey and worn

Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,638 miles

damage to n/s/f outer seal

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,445 miles

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

nearside of vehicle has body damage

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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WG53 FVA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WG53 FVA, 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 WG53 FVA registered?

WG53 FVA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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