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KB53 APX

2004 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,624 mi
Last recorded74,624 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 APX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 74,624 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 72,998 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 72,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 71,013 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,394 miles

Both outer sills corroded - very soft and damaged due to incorrect jacking

Fluid leak, but not excessive From rear diff. pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear - repair as soon as possible (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre appears more than 10 years old

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,253 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 58,121 miles

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

Under car corrosion need to be treated

Pass 28 Nov 2018 55,458 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s & n/s inner sills are both rust corroded, various places

Fail 30 Nov 2017 52,962 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill lower edge not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s & n/s inner sills are both rust corroded, various places

Fail 3 Oct 2017 52,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,296 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 48,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,873 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,858 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,665 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,447 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 25,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,290 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,596 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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KB53 APX is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,577 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 KB53 APX, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KB53 APX registered?

KB53 APX is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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