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MK53 UHT

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,850 mi
Last recorded141,850 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 141,850 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both undersills corroded and slightly distorted

chassis corroded

heavily corroded round front jacking points

Fail 10 Sep 2014 141,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both undersills corroded and slightly distorted

chassis corroded

heavily corroded round front jacking points

Pass 19 Sep 2013 134,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

exhaust backbox in poor condition

front to rear and rear hose to limiter brake pipes corroded

offside rack gaiter deteriorated

rear of chassis and parts of body corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 134,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

exhaust backbox in poor condition

front to rear and rear hose to limiter brake pipes corroded

offside rack gaiter deteriorated

rear of chassis and parts of body corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

front jacking points ,undersills and chassis sections corroded

front to rear and rear hose to limiter brake pipes corroded

play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Sep 2011 114,402 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front and off side rear tyre well worn

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2011 114,402 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front and off side rear tyre well worn

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres well worn

slight play in both front inner roll bar bushes

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 7 Sep 2010 103,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres well worn

slight play in both front inner roll bar bushes

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,272 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,345 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 UHT is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MK53 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

MK53 UHT is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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