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FA03 WFW

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,281 mi
Last recorded137,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 137,281 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 137,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced And offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 135,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 133,752 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 132,060 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 132,059 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 130,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 128,418 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 128,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 126,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 125,053 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 115,305 miles

both sills damaged at front

n/side front brake binding slightly

rear silencer corroded

windscreen damaged on n/side

Fail 16 Jul 2008 115,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

both sills damaged at front

n/side front brake binding slightly

n/side front tyre wearing badly on inner edge rec/ rep, and tracking check

rear silencer corroded

spare wheel carrier loose, but on cable carrier

windscreen damaged on n/side

Pass 9 Jul 2007 91,495 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 91,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/side front tyre close to wear limit

o/side rear wheel rim damaged

rear silencer corroded

slight movement in o/side steering rack end

Pass 11 Jul 2006 69,899 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight movement in o/side steering rack end

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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FA03 WFW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FA03 WFW, 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 FA03 WFW registered?

FA03 WFW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is FA03 WFW safe to buy?

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