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KB03 EWK

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,716 mi
Last recorded101,716 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 EWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 101,716 miles

Front x2 sill crushed from privies

Oil leak mist of oil on gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 101,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill has x2 spots of corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill has x2 spots of corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat bots lose (7.1.2)

Front x2 sills at crushed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres cracking on treads.

Rear exhaust bracket insecure.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 99,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front both tyres cracking on treads.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak oil filter rotted through. ()

Rear exhaust bracket insecure.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,471 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 97,471 miles

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

Offside 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,487 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 84,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,158 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,220 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,199 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 45,999 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

drivers seat belt slow to retract

long handbrake travel

Fail 5 May 2011 45,996 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

drivers seat belt slow to retract

handbrake application uneven

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 May 2010 42,032 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2009 34,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,777 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2008 28,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,737 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,156 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KB03 EWK is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KB03 EWK, 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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KB03 EWK is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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