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EA03 OET

2003 Suzuki Carry

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,486 mi
Last recorded150,486 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 OET
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 150,486 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 150,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 140,868 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre stop lamp is not working

corrocion to the centre of the offside outer sill

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 24 Apr 2015 140,436 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre stop lamp is not working

corrocion to the centre of the offside outer sill

front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Apr 2014 131,715 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 131,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 123,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres are close to the legal limit

the rear diff is noist when the wheels are spun

Fail 13 May 2013 123,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres are close to the legal limit

the rear diff is noist when the wheels are spun

Pass 3 May 2012 112,267 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill

air bag warning light stays on

Fail 1 May 2012 112,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light stays on

corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 29 Apr 2011 104,806 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body work damage to the near side and off side outer lower bodysills

clutch is slipping badly

damage to the rear bumper

near side front wing bodywork is damaged

off side and near side front tyres are worn down opn inside edge

Fail 29 Apr 2011 104,806 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body work damage to the near side and off side outer lower bodysills

clutch is slipping badly

damage to the rear bumper

near side front wing bodywork is damaged

off side and near side front tyres are worn down opn inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,337 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,631 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 61,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stoplamp, some bulbs not working.

rear tailgate fails to open, but can still access rear threw side doors.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,429 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 47,429 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

rear diff/poss wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,950 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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EA03 OET is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EA03 OET, 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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EA03 OET is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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