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DE03 SNJ

2003 Suzuki Carry

Black Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,006 mi
Last recorded148,006 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 SNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 148,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 142,366 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 136,198 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 129,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 122,173 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 106,578 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 53,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2017 92,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 29,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 75,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,729 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,624 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 39,623 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 34,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,978 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 SNJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Black with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

DE03 SNJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is DE03 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 SNJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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