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DE03 SKN

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,049 mi
Last recorded78,049 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 SKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,049 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,830 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 77,830 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,451 miles

corrosion to chassis

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,791 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,356 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 75,356 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,072 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,054 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,143 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 74,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,607 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Perished inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,607 miles

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Perished inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,405 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,469 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,999 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,928 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,752 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,587 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,953 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,122 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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DE03 SKN is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DE03 SKN, 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 DE03 SKN registered?

DE03 SKN is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is DE03 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 SKN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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