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FV03 NLE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,056 mi
Last recorded79,056 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both, rear from flexi hose to offside hub and from offside ot nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to both side sills,at front

Fail 13 Oct 2014 70,938 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to both side sills,at front

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,237 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 62,116 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,650 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,542 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,004 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 45,028 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2007 36,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,087 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)

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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FV03 NLE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV03 NLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 NLE registered?

FV03 NLE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is FV03 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 NLE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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