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YP53 DBY

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,148 mi
Last recorded68,148 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 DBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,148 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 63,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 63,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,205 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,673 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 59,671 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material llv to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,304 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 53,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,698 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,046 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,833 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 49,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,832 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,023 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,019 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,163 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,375 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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YP53 DBY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP53 DBY, 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 YP53 DBY registered?

YP53 DBY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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