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YP53 PTX

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,414 mi
Last recorded120,414 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 120,414 miles

Offside bonnet hinge broken

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 119,017 miles

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 19 Feb 2024 117,486 miles

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,859 miles

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 115,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 114,268 miles

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,679 miles

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Fail 8 Feb 2021 112,677 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,219 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded through / insecure

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Fail 19 Feb 2020 110,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded through / insecure

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 26 Feb 2019 106,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 106,289 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,034 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 103,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,237 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,972 miles

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

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

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Fail 19 Feb 2016 91,972 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet hinge broken

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,683 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s bonnet hinge broken

Fail 14 Feb 2014 81,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s bonnet hinge broken

Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,374 miles

OS Bonnet hinge snapped

Fail 22 Feb 2013 76,374 miles

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

OS Bonnet hinge snapped

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,810 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,078 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 56,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,393 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,824 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 PTX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YP53 PTX, 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 YP53 PTX registered?

YP53 PTX is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YP53 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 PTX shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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