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KG53 OWJ

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,408 mi
Last recorded83,408 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 OWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 83,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,798 miles

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

Rear Rear Exhaust Box De Laminating

Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,972 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Descaling

Pass 23 Nov 2022 78,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,245 miles

Rear Exhaust box delaminating

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,634 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket come away

Front and rear tyres are different seizes

Pass 7 Nov 2019 74,018 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,736 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,821 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,069 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 58,159 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,159 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,359 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,019 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,280 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,280 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,928 miles

O.S.F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 2 Nov 2010 39,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O.S.F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,937 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,935 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 17,935 miles

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

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 OWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KG53 OWJ, 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 KG53 OWJ registered?

KG53 OWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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