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PE53 ULK

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,800 mi
Last recorded67,800 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ULK
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner edge, worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 67,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner edge, worn to its minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 64,781 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,296 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,943 miles

Both outer sills have surface corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,975 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn to its minimum limit on the outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,972 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn to its minimum limit on the outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,279 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,892 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,354 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,540 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,431 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,368 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 44,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,866 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,850 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)

slight play in o/s/f innre steering rack end

Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,997 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,247 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 15,247 miles

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

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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PE53 ULK is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE53 ULK, 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 PE53 ULK registered?

PE53 ULK is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is PE53 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 ULK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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