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YM53 ULA

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,521 mi
Last recorded89,521 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 ULA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

near side sill corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 85,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

near side sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,283 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,347 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,421 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,616 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,080 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 65,080 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe going to brake sensing valve marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 62,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,913 miles

front wipers slightly split

Fail 13 Oct 2014 55,913 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers slightly split

Pass 19 Oct 2013 52,206 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 52,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 49,942 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,542 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 37,988 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 37,988 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,456 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 32,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,728 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 26,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,238 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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YM53 ULA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM53 ULA, 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 YM53 ULA registered?

YM53 ULA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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