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KF53 UYP

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 UYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 81,477 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 81,468 miles

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

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,246 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 77,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,558 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 71,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 69,064 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 69,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,679 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 61,674 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,774 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hangers broke

Fail 18 Mar 2021 53,772 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hangers broke

Pass 8 Jan 2020 50,674 miles

cat rattling

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,938 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear perishing (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres over 10 years old

Fail 24 Sep 2018 49,936 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s down (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear perishing (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,654 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,428 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 49,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,946 miles

coolent pipes starting to corrode

exhaust system slight corroding

slight engine oil leak

slight play to both front steering arms

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,209 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,089 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,090 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 42,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,722 miles

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

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

front tyre treads wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,531 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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KF53 UYP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KF53 UYP, 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 KF53 UYP registered?

KF53 UYP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is KF53 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF53 UYP shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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