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FH03 ORA

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

81,264 mi
Last recorded81,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 ORA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 81,264 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 79,841 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 79,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,637 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp lit

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'X' member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 78,091 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,543 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,064 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

off and nearside sill backs corroded

rear cross member excess corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 77,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

off and nearside sill backs corroded

rear cross member excess corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,706 miles

both sills rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2017 76,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

both sills rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,192 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 76,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,696 miles

both front tyres worn inside

Pass 30 May 2014 75,096 miles

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

slight up and down movement in steering column

Fail 30 May 2014 75,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

slight up and down movement in steering column

Pass 11 May 2013 74,577 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 74,577 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 75,911 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 75,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 71,807 miles

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

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

slight up and down movement in steering column

Fail 4 May 2011 71,806 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight up and down movement in steering column

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,822 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,507 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,747 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 67,746 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,152 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 65,150 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 60,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FH03 ORA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 FH03 ORA, 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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FH03 ORA is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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