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WV53 HBY

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,006 mi
Last recorded110,006 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 110,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 110,006 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 98,910 miles

Exhaust system corroded and support brackets broken

nearside front tyre minor cracking on outer wall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,755 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 74,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,750 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,619 miles

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

corrosion exhaust system

damage to nearside rear light lens

rear door handle stiff

slight uneven service brake application rear

Fail 9 Oct 2008 58,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion exhaust system

damage to nearside rear light lens

rear door handle stiff

slight uneven service brake application rear

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,633 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

SPARE TYRE IS BOLD

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2007 47,633 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SPARE TYRE IS BOLD

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2006 36,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,408 miles

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

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

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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WV53 HBY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV53 HBY, 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 WV53 HBY registered?

WV53 HBY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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