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YD53 HCU

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,155 mi
Last recorded125,155 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 HCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 125,155 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 125,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 119,155 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 119,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Between cab and back (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Between cab and back (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 106,423 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 94,332 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 94,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 26 May 2016 92,287 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal; limit

Pass 26 May 2015 85,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 77,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 70,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 62,698 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)

Pass 19 May 2011 56,056 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 56,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 47,115 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 47,115 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 27 May 2009 37,625 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 30,563 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight wear in both rear leaf spring bushes

Fail 22 May 2008 30,563 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight wear in both rear leaf spring bushes

Pass 29 May 2007 23,525 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,118 miles

both wiper blades split

hand brake needs adjusting

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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YD53 HCU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD53 HCU, 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 YD53 HCU registered?

YD53 HCU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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