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VK53 FEP

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,106 mi
Last recorded94,106 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 94,106 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 94,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 82,870 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 82,870 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 72,815 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 72,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bothsides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 66,014 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 66,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,286 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,115 miles

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

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,431 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,621 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED!

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,267 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,551 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,641 miles

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

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 20 Sep 2008 31,709 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,975 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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VK53 FEP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VK53 FEP, 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 VK53 FEP registered?

VK53 FEP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 FEP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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