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YL53 LBV

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,203 mi
Last recorded92,203 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 LBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,203 miles

O/s and n/s.r cross member corroded out so]ide presscribed area

Rear brake Ferrell ends rusting

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,381 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 88,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,870 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,098 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 139,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,509 miles

both front chassis outriggers and undersills getting corroded

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

windscreen marked

Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

both front chassis outriggers and undersills getting corroded

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

windscreen marked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,971 miles

entire length of both side underpanels getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and worn

front suspension arms and track control arm bushes getting worn

offside rear lens cracked

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2012 63,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

entire length of both side underpanels getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and worn

front suspension arms and track control arm bushes getting worn

offside rear lens cracked

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,393 miles

Front discs getting corroded.

Front tyresscrubing inner edges.

Rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Rear crossmember getting corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 57,360 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front discs getting corroded.

Front tyresscrubing inner edges.

Rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Rear crossmember getting corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,129 miles

Front discs getting corroded.

Rear exhaust box getting corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,069 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,548 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YL53 LBV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue 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 YL53 LBV, 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 YL53 LBV registered?

YL53 LBV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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