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HW03 HLE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,371 mi
Last recorded122,371 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 HLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 122,371 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 122,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 116,693 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 116,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 109,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 109,173 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 101,957 miles

Nearside Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Lower outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 101,956 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Lower outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 93,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level on minim lamp on dash (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,438 miles

Central Exhaust corroded front to rear no leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on sides of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on sides of tyre on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 85,386 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded front to rear (holed with in seat/seat belt mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working dip (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded front to rear (with in seat/seat belt mountings ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated very noisy/play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust corroded front to rear no leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on sides of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on sides of tyre on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,043 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155x13C (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 70,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155x13C (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,684 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear axle noisey

advise rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,035 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,856 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Nov 2008 37,924 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2008 37,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn low

nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2007 30,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,255 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 25,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HW03 HLE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HW03 HLE, 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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HW03 HLE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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