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DE03 SLU

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,083 mi
Last recorded111,083 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,083 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 111,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 111,065 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 107,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (outer) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under the vehicle body slightly corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2015 104,398 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under the vehicle body slightly corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff leaking from a failed seal

Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff leaking from a failed seal

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,826 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,953 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 90,416 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Fail 28 May 2012 90,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 May 2011 84,169 miles

Drivers door mirror has been repaired

Fail 25 May 2011 84,169 miles

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

Drivers door mirror has been repaired

Pass 26 May 2010 77,086 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 69,929 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 60,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2008 60,134 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 23 May 2007 49,335 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,989 miles

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

front brake inner disc pads look to be half worn

front service brake show small amount of out of balance

o/s seat belt slow on retraction

park lever a little high on application

replaced o/s rear tyre for mot

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 SLU is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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