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YP53 STZ

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,852 mi
Last recorded86,852 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,852 miles

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

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

metal brake servo pipe corroded,under bonnet

Pass 2 Apr 2025 85,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,036 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 84,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 80,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Slight play in steering rack artic angle joint

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,716 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 74,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,354 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 65,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 56,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 51,708 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,099 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 47,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,945 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 41,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 37,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Jan 2015 37,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 33,787 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,787 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,057 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,087 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,841 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 16,763 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 14,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,192 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 STZ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

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

Is YP53 STZ safe to buy?

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