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EA53 PUK

2003 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

72,602 mi
Last recorded72,602 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 PUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 72,602 miles

catalyst rattles

Pass 19 Mar 2025 72,007 miles

exhaust rattles

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,347 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,177 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 71,177 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,667 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 69,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,741 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 68,741 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,408 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,677 miles

noise from rear axle

Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,677 miles

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

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

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

noise from rear axle

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,267 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 63,266 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 57,716 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 57,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 56,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 40,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

rear bumper missing

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,506 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,351 miles

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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EA53 PUK is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 EA53 PUK, 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 EA53 PUK registered?

EA53 PUK is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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