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HG53 AUE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,074 mi
Last recorded132,074 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 AUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 132,074 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 3 Mar 2026 132,073 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 131,265 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 130,626 miles

Corrosion offside body sill

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 19 Oct 2023 130,626 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion offside body sill

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 129,864 miles

corrosion o/s/r body sill

Pass 23 Jul 2021 129,056 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 129,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 128,318 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 125,335 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

both front tyres split/perished

both rear tyres split/perished

Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,144 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 122,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 121,394 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 121,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,460 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 120,458 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,646 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 114,964 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 114,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 103,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,796 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 76,796 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,988 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,717 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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HG53 AUE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HG53 AUE, 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 HG53 AUE registered?

HG53 AUE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HG53 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 AUE shows 27 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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