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WG53 FVB

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,603 mi
Last recorded120,603 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 120,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front chassis damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2016 120,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

headlamp aim not checked

nearside front chassis damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,520 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 90,520 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 54,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 54,134 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,170 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 47,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,826 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 45,826 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,691 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 39,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front and rear brakes noisy

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,260 miles

rear axle leaking oil

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

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

n/s front door damage

Fail 11 Nov 2008 35,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

n/s front door damage

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,652 miles

o/s/r tail/stop lens broken showing 30% white

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,018 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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WG53 FVB 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 62.5%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

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

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