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PK53 TGU

2003 Suzuki Carry

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,587 mi
Last recorded84,587 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 TGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 84,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 84,586 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,077 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in lower steering shaft u/j (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 142,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 139,553 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 139,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 130,106 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,295 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 120,295 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,597 miles

play in o/s steering arm

Fail 18 Nov 2014 110,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,457 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 100,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,574 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 14 Nov 2012 91,574 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,289 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,231 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,985 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 65,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,455 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light is on

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,451 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,352 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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PK53 TGU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PK53 TGU, 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 PK53 TGU registered?

PK53 TGU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is PK53 TGU safe to buy?

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