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NL03 XVC

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,549 mi
Last recorded109,549 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 XVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 109,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 109,502 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 107,501 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 107,501 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 104,307 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 104,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,890 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 100,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,291 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 97,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,136 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 93,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,817 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 87,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,048 miles

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)

Rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,892 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread and worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer covering corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 73,892 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread and worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer covering corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,817 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 69,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,692 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit

Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,692 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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)

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 61,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 57,123 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,123 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,830 miles

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

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

o/s/front seat belt stork slightly loose

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,844 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/front seat belt stork slightly loose

Pass 21 Aug 2010 49,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,723 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 31,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,470 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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NL03 XVC is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NL03 XVC, 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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NL03 XVC is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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