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HY03 XCV

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,757 mi
Last recorded59,757 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 59,757 miles

both outer sills undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,629 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 58,629 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near side to off side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,226 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 56,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,335 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 54,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,096 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 51,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,534 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,876 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 46,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,864 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,675 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 39,675 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,007 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,007 miles

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

long travel on hand brake

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,469 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,414 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,474 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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HY03 XCV is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCV, 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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What year was HY03 XCV registered?

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

Is HY03 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 XCV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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