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WL53 HYV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,856 mi
Last recorded57,856 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 57,856 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 57,856 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,050 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 56,033 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,899 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 53,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,006 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,347 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,335 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,442 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,056 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 38,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,876 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 32,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,931 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 22,915 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WL53 HYV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WL53 HYV, 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 WL53 HYV registered?

WL53 HYV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is WL53 HYV safe to buy?

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