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KG53 UFD

2003 Suzuki Carry

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

93,143 mi
Last recorded93,143 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 UFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 93,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,464 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general rust on under side of car

Fail 6 Nov 2024 91,447 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rods both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Multiple areas of corrosion ( chassis and components )

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,889 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,068 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,697 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 85,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,267 miles

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

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 3mm

rear brake imbalance on limit

Fail 9 Nov 2020 83,267 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 3mm

rear brake imbalance on limit

Pass 31 Oct 2019 80,634 miles

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

both front sills damaged

both rear tyres 3mm

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f head light dim

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear suspension bushes worn and perished

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Fail 29 Oct 2019 80,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

both front sills damaged

both rear tyres 3mm

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f head light dim

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear suspension bushes worn and perished

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,331 miles

n/s/f inner arch corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 78,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

n/s/f inner arch corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

o/s/f head light image dim

Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,057 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Nov 2017 76,057 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,114 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front sills damaged

engine light on

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,120 miles

damage to offside mirror glass

Fail 11 Nov 2015 70,117 miles

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

damage to offside mirror glass

Fail 21 Aug 2015 70,095 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front sills have damage

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,755 miles

Crack in nearside rear lamp

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 59,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Crack in nearside rear lamp

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,722 miles

advise rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2013 56,722 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,930 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,283 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,629 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,629 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 May 2009 29,869 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,339 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,120 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 UFD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 UFD, 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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KG53 UFD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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