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HJ03 VLP

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,049 mi
Last recorded59,049 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,049 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 59,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,772 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 51,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,134 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 43,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in off-side steering rack inner joint

Fail 13 Apr 2015 36,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in off-side steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,770 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,983 miles

diff noisey

front tyres wearing low on inner edges 3mm

long park brake travel

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 20,395 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,431 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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HJ03 VLP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ03 VLP, 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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HJ03 VLP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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