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RY53 VXX

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,888 mi
Last recorded42,888 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 VXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 42,888 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 41,608 miles

Rear Corroded rear exhaust section

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 40,272 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 40,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 38,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 36,763 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 35,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 34,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 33,645 miles

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Offside Front Sill damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,254 miles

Near side and off side front sills damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2017 32,254 miles

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

Near side and off side front sills damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,965 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,922 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,296 miles

N/S/F tyer slightly out of shape.Needs atension.

Slight surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 24,296 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyer slightly out of shape.Needs atension.

Slight surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 22,028 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 18 Nov 2011 19,915 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 16,401 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 14,887 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,411 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 10,429 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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RY53 VXX 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 RY53 VXX, 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 RY53 VXX registered?

RY53 VXX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is RY53 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 VXX 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.

Does RY53 VXX have outstanding finance?

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