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HJ03 VLW

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,707 mi
Last recorded125,707 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,707 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 125,689 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,328 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 103,941 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 103,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2009 93,811 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 93,557 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 79,190 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,712 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 64,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 45,818 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 45,818 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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 VLW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJ03 VLW, 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 HJ03 VLW registered?

HJ03 VLW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is HJ03 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ03 VLW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ03 VLW have outstanding finance?

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