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ML03 DPE

2003 Suzuki Carry

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,075 mi
Last recorded96,075 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 DPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 96,075 miles

early corrosion to o/s/f/floor pan

Fail 22 May 2015

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2014 90,398 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres cracking between treads

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,722 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Jun 2013 84,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all metal brake pipes greased

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

early corrosion on front o/s/footwell

Fail 21 Jun 2010 67,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

early corrosion on front o/s/footwell

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,765 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 55,765 miles

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,142 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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ML03 DPE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ML03 DPE, 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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ML03 DPE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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