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1993 SUZUKI SUPER CARRY1.0L PETROL

K553 RAF

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for K553 RAF: 1993 SUZUKI SUPER CARRY (WHITE, PETROL). Mileage: 70,883. MOT: not recorded. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 30/03/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
970cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The current roadworthiness of this vehicle is declining following a significant failure in the most recent inspection. While the vehicle maintained a clean record between 2022 and 2024, the March 2026 test at 70,883 miles revealed a shift toward mechanical neglect. The transition from a clean pass to a failure involving lighting defects, electrical issues, brake corrosion, and suspension wear suggests a recent lack of basic pre-inspection checks or deferred maintenance by the current owner. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 33-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,148 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 126 miles covered between 2023 and 2024. However, the 1,359-mile gap between April 2025 and March 2026 indicates the vehicle may sit stationary for long periods. This pattern of low-mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and internal corrosion in fluid lines, which aligns with the faults identified in the latest MOT record. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and chassis. The tester flagged a corroded rear brake pipe covered in grease in both 2025 and 2026, indicating a persistent issue that was ignored rather than rectified, which could lead to hydraulic failure. The worn offside front suspension arm bush noted in 2026 suggests rubber components are beginning to perish due to age and oxidation rather than distance. Additionally, the failed horn and headlamp aim require immediate attention to ensure the vehicle meets legal visibility and safety standards.

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Free vehicle health score

60
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jun 2026, 00:35
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1993 Suzuki Super Carry (K553 RAF), we found 5 MOT results in the period of February 2022 to March 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this Suzuki has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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ADVISORY