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White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,298 cc

LR53 VPAMOT history

LR53 VPA is a white petrol Suzuki Carry first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
165,647 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Carry
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VPA was last recorded at 165,647 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 9,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,049 miles · 26 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
9,598 miles
Average per year
8,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,647 miles
  • 2023 – 156,049 miles
  • 2022 – 140,206 miles
  • 2021 – 128,478 miles
  • 2020 – 117,753 miles
  • 2019 – 108,661 miles
  • 2018 – 102,032 miles
  • 2017 – 99,275 miles
  • 2015 – 94,023 miles
  • 2014 – 82,022 miles
  • 2013 – 73,285 miles
  • 2012 – 59,355 miles
  • 2011 – 44,275 miles
  • 2010 – 29,168 miles
  • 2009 – 29,164 miles
  • 2008 – 24,715 miles
  • 2007 – 19,362 miles
  • 2006 – 13,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,647 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder body sealed

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside front outer sill damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside front outer sill damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,647 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,647 miles
    Test number
    645463201955
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body sealed

  2. Fail165,647 miles (+9,598)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,647 miles
    Test number
    873975572386
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body sealed

  3. Pass156,049 miles (+1,082)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,049 miles
    Test number
    249139364120
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail154,967 miles (+14,761)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,967 miles
    Test number
    344836417314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,206 miles
    Test number
    478088696260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,205 miles (+11,727)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,205 miles
    Test number
    103460820439
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass128,478 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,478 miles
    Test number
    224045150337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail128,478 miles (+10,725)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,478 miles
    Test number
    835997304190
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass117,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,753 miles
    Test number
    468628540959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,753 miles (+9,092)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,753 miles
    Test number
    728551824732
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass108,661 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,661 miles
    Test number
    634954702112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,465 miles (+6,433)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,465 miles
    Test number
    128322859415
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,032 miles (+2,757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    718390356305
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill damage

  14. Pass99,275 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,275 miles
    Test number
    948813097634
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill damage

  15. Pass94,023 miles (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,023 miles
    Test number
    578540552625
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail93,846 miles (+5,625)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    666663568347
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass88,221 miles (+6,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    498889675055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass82,022 miles (+8,737)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,022 miles
    Test number
    517289574002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,285 miles (+13,930)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    109109173003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,355 miles (+15,080)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    905336862055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,275 miles
    Test number
    149288171414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  22. Fail44,275 miles (+15,107)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,275 miles
    Test number
    399515571036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass29,168 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,168 miles
    Test number
    761461980031
    • NoteRear slam panel damage

  24. Pass29,164 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,164 miles
    Test number
    452487709413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,715 miles
    Test number
    261820778265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Fail24,715 miles (+5,353)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,715 miles
    Test number
    354050478248
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass19,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,362 miles
    Test number
    361009167250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail19,362 miles (+5,614)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,362 miles
    Test number
    883029567231
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass13,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,748 miles
    Test number
    344640576278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VPA

Does LR53 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VPA expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VPA?
The MOT on LR53 VPA expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VPA done?
LR53 VPA was recorded at 165,647 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 8,485 miles a year.
Has LR53 VPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VPA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 VPA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 VPA find?
LR53 VPA passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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