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PX53 WVV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,537 mi
Last recorded95,537 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 WVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2025 95,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 89,381 miles

Offside indicators flashing fast

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 89,374 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside indicators flashing fast

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,721 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both / trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2022 83,721 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both / trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm lower bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm lower bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel behind rear bumper corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 80,892 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 1 Jun 2020 80,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,413 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner sills corroded

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 79,413 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides + cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner sills corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 77,346 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 72,906 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,797 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,428 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)

review exhaust system for corrosion.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,732 miles

review exhaust for corrosion.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,407 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,443 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 57,442 miles

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

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

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 2 Sep 2010 63,818 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2009 58,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,291 miles

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

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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PX53 WVV 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 70.8%.

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 PX53 WVV, 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 PX53 WVV registered?

PX53 WVV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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