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A1 OVN

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,014 mi
Last recorded73,014 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,014 miles

Nearside Central sill area corroded not within 30cm of mounting

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 72,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Central sill area corroded not within 30cm of mounting

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 68,703 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 64,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 59,839 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 44,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 38,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,862 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,756 miles

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,225 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight damage to o/s/r inner tyre wall(spare wheel bracket?)

slight oil leak from around sump plug area

small nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,225 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,608 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2011 12,920 miles

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

brake pipes greased

n/s rear tyre cracking no cords showing

Pass 21 May 2009 12,125 miles

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven............

Pass 6 Dec 2007 11,074 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,320 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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A1 OVN is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 A1 OVN, 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 A1 OVN registered?

A1 OVN is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is A1 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 OVN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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