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YM53 YTV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,394 mi
Last recorded81,394 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,394 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting and worn

damage to both front sill areas

front and rear no/plates damaged

fuel flap damaged

general corrosion to both inner sills

general corrosion to both sides front jacking points

n/s front tyre low tread

Fail 29 Dec 2015 81,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to rear hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from l/s/v to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting and worn

both front brake discs worn

damage to both front sill areas

front and rear no/plates damaged

fuel flap damaged

general corrosion to both inner sills

general corrosion to both sides front jacking points

n/s front tyre low tread

o/s front and rear brake pipes across axle corroded

slight bind o/s rear hub

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both front jacking points both inner sills and rear inner sills corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear no/plates damaged

fuel flap damaged

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front brake disc corroded

o/s rear brake pipe from l/s/v to flexi corroded

o/s rear brake pipes at axle corroded strong advise

o/s rear wheel bearing slight play and noise

Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,884 miles

engine oil leak

both front brake discs lipped and worn pads ok

both front outriggers and inner sills corroded also front sills damaged

n/s front tyre low tread and worn edges

o/s rear brake pipe at flexi corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 72,882 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and worn pads ok

both front outriggers and inner sills corroded also front sills damaged

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre low tread and worn edges

o/s rear brake pipe at flexi corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 66,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both rear tyres getting low in tread

both sills damaged and inner sills slightly corroded

engine oil leak

o/s rear brake pipe from flexi slightly corroded

passenger seat belt slow to retract

rear wiper worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both rear tyres getting low in tread

both sills damaged and inner sills slightly corroded

engine oil leak

o/s rear brake pipe from flexi slightly corroded

passenger seat belt slow to retract

rear wiper worn

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front sills damaged

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,993 miles

both front sills damaged

o/s/front tyre low tread strong advise

Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

tow bar socket damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2009 49,958 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,325 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,249 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel tank area wet

Pass 22 Dec 2006 34,358 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 34,350 miles

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

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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YM53 YTV 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 YM53 YTV, 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 YM53 YTV registered?

YM53 YTV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 YTV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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