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KG53 GXF

2003 Suzuki Carry

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,512 mi
Last recorded97,512 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 GXF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 97,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 95,291 miles

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

sills damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2025 95,291 miles

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

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

sills damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,197 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 92,197 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side Door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed Drivers (7.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Rear Quarter (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Boot lid likely to become detached Rear Shocks not Working (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,553 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 88,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 87,247 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 85,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,141 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 80,141 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,883 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 73,873 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,200 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 57,198 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 57,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,965 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,767 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,257 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,229 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,988 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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KG53 GXF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Maroon 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 KG53 GXF, 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 KG53 GXF registered?

KG53 GXF is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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