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LR03 WVE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

129,313 mi
Last recorded129,313 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 WVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 129,313 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 129,310 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 127,708 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 127,691 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,075 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 123,053 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 123,014 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 98,317 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front rack inner tie rod slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front rack inner tie rod slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,281 miles

EML ON

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,248 miles

EML Light ON

N/S/R lamp damaged

O/S/F jet washer loose but still secure

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,168 miles

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,043 miles

engine mangment light on in dash

Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mangment light on in dash

Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,007 miles

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

engine mangment light stays on in dash

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 8 Apr 2011 57,867 miles

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

wipers worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,867 miles

wipers worn

Pass 10 Apr 2010 55,032 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 50,181 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,047 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 46,046 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,900 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 36,900 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 27,820 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,820 miles

Nearside Front 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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LR03 WVE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LR03 WVE, 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 LR03 WVE registered?

LR03 WVE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LR03 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 WVE shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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