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AO03 LAE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,827 mi
Last recorded100,827 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,827 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in rear quarter panels and tailgate

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,178 miles

corrosion in rear wheel arches

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 96,178 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corrosion in rear wheel arches

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,655 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 92,655 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,049 miles

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

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

corrosion to both outer sills

under body corrosion in places

Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,049 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion to both outer sills

under body corrosion in places

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,478 miles

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

corrosion in outer sills

uneven wear on offside front tyre (worn on inner shoulder)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,402 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,421 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,561 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 68,561 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2007 40,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,875 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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AO03 LAE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO03 LAE, 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 AO03 LAE registered?

AO03 LAE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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