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WL53 DUV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,332 mi
Last recorded102,332 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 DUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 102,332 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease or other material all brake pipe

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2026 102,332 miles

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

Brake pipes covered in grease or other material all brake pipe

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 95,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 90,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Under side corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes underside corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount detached but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion under side

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 64,477 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 58,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,611 miles

exhaust heatshilds starting to deteriorate

lighr corrosion rear suspension

Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,434 miles

slight deterioration on exhaust

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 21,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,336 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,628 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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WL53 DUV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WL53 DUV, 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 WL53 DUV registered?

WL53 DUV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is WL53 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 DUV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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