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OU53 HVD

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,689 mi
Last recorded45,689 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 45,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,161 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 44,202 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed mid non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrode and holed x2 mid/front non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 44,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed mid non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrode and holed x2 mid/front non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 43,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cuts in tread,recommend change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,holed but not within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm ,recommend change now! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis/suspension heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut within tread 155/13cr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both outer cills corroded and holed not within prescribed areas

Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,138 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 42,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 41,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs ,corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper accident damage

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 28% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat belt buckle stiff to engage

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,636 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2018 40,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155cr13 rapid (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,948 miles

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,664 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,256 miles

HEAVY CORROSION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM

Nearside Rear light unit has temporary repairs to it

Fail 2 Dec 2015 38,256 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour side lamp showing white light/broken lens (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken bottom mounts (1.7.3)

HEAVY CORROSION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM

Nearside Rear TYRE SOME CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Rear HEAVY PERISHING/CRACKING OF TYRE BUT NO CORDS SHOWING

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,898 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perished.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,467 miles

rear exhaust silencer protective skin corroded

slight corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 35,467 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust silencer protective skin corroded

slight corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,829 miles

exhaust system corroded

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 29,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,474 miles

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 27,038 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,825 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,738 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006

Oil leak

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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OU53 HVD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU53 HVD, 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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OU53 HVD is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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