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KD53 DKE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,329 mi
Last recorded57,329 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 57,329 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 56,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,163 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 55,489 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 55,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 54,553 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 54,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,472 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 51,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,074 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,530 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,363 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,312 miles

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,253 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,302 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 28,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 24,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,597 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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KD53 DKE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KD53 DKE, 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 KD53 DKE registered?

KD53 DKE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is KD53 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD53 DKE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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