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KO53 DBY

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,463 mi
Last recorded41,463 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 DBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 41,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 40,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,016 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 38,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 37,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,033 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,940 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,934 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 33,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,086 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,065 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 17 Mar 2015 28,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,693 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,599 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,522 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,678 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,889 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,853 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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KO53 DBY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KO53 DBY, 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 KO53 DBY registered?

KO53 DBY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is KO53 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO53 DBY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KO53 DBY have outstanding finance?

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