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EJ03 VZA

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,133 mi
Last recorded160,133 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 160,133 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 160,131 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 157,445 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 157,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer edge ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle generally in poor condition underneath

Pass 23 Feb 2024 153,630 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 151,377 miles

Underbody corrosion

general corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2022 151,345 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2021 146,941 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 146,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 142,627 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,627 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 136,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Small hole in outer sill

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 136,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Small hole in outer sill

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,881 miles

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

Noise detected - cap/cover loose - forward prop-shaft out of gear box

Fail 19 Oct 2018 127,881 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Noise detected - cap/cover loose - forward prop-shaft out of gear box

Pass 28 Sep 2017 116,941 miles

Exhaust - head shield loose - rattling noise - Catalytic converter

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush play (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush play (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,433 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 107,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,176 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 17 Oct 2014 91,151 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,076 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,338 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 74,338 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,775 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear silencer exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,804 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,849 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wheel alignment ?

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,426 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,202 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 16,072 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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EJ03 VZA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ03 VZA, 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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EJ03 VZA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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