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WG53 VKB

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,121 mi
Last recorded141,121 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 141,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 133,819 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 133,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within12"of coil spring upper mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed extensivly within 12" of coil spring upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and scrubbed on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.7mmand scrubbed on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corrodedand holed but not within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sillcorrodedand holed outside of prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle towards flexi brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 122,054 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has hole and towards the middle of the sill is weak due to corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded next to upper spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis support bar inside rear wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion to rear of chassis and floor underside.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 122,054 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has hole and towards the middle of the sill is weak due to corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded next to upper spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis support bar inside rear wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion to rear of chassis and floor underside.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,063 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill has corrosion, not effecting rigidity of chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes slightly worn and split. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general areas of localized corrsion on rear of chassis.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,312 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has slightly lower reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

underside chassis has localised areas of general corrosion.

Fail 29 Jul 2020 108,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section holed within 12" of coil spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed within 12"of suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear lower reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust section corroded and mounting bracket weak.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,334 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake reading slightly lower. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis walls adjacent to coil spring mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres approx 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on rear chassis.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,906 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres approx 2--3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm tread. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hanger bracket corroded and broken.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,095 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,818 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,637 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,082 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 73,081 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2009 66,432 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 65,413 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,413 miles

both rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 55,419 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 VKB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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