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DA53 DJV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,479 mi
Last recorded93,479 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 93,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 89,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger - chassis to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger - chassis to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 86,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,822 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 70,822 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,509 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,333 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 53,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all 4 pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white (broken) (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,417 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 47,417 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper and No plate loose (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,894 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,322 miles

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

underbody surface corrosion recomend undersealing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 30,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

font bumper hanging low temp repair carried out

hole in o/s/r lens taped up

slight damage o/s outer sill

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,005 miles

font bumper hanging low temp repair carried out

hole in o/s/r lens taped up

slight damage o/s outer sill

Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,930 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 27,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,726 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,337 miles

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

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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DA53 DJV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DA53 DJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA53 DJV registered?

DA53 DJV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DA53 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 DJV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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