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YH53 KLV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,379 mi
Last recorded114,379 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 114,379 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 114,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,787 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,061 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 74,308 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 74,246 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))

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))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,515 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 65,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Under neath chassis (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

E,M,L is on

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,279 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,051 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 52,051 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 50,330 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,053 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,755 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,773 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 42,471 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,451 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 35,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,403 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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YH53 KLV 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 76%.

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 YH53 KLV, 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 YH53 KLV registered?

YH53 KLV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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