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MK53 TYO

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,376 mi
Last recorded87,376 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 TYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,045 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 82,045 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 76,779 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 76,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,342 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 65,342 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 48,085 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,280 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,972 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 20,110 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,293 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 9,332 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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MK53 TYO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MK53 TYO, 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 MK53 TYO registered?

MK53 TYO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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