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HY03 XCL

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,900 mi
Last recorded109,900 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 104,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 99,985 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 99,978 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure floor corroded (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 99,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,775 miles

Both nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed but not with in prescribed areas

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,662 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills holed and corroded but not within prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 94,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside outer sills holed and corroded but not within prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Outer SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 90,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Rear Outer SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Outer SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 84,138 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 17 Feb 2017 83,997 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,221 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,319 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,762 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,320 miles

rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,734 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,719 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 53,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,448 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,102 miles

O\S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,284 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 13,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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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HY03 XCL is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HY03 XCL, 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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HY03 XCL is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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