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EX03 OVH

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 87,407 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 87,380 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 84,597 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 84,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,252 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 80,252 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper box worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper box worn

Fail 10 Feb 2023 76,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper box worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper box worn

Pass 18 Feb 2022 73,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 73,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting rubber torn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 69,647 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 69,597 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mtg rubber torn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust section very corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,405 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 66,405 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,878 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,261 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 57,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 52,315 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 47,425 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 43,543 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,543 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,676 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 416,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,712 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,994 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)

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

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,116 miles

exhaust system generally a little rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2011 27,116 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system generally a little rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,868 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,685 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 19,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,120 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 7,502 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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EX03 OVH is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX03 OVH, 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 EX03 OVH registered?

EX03 OVH is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EX03 OVH shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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