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NV03 BKJ

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,178 mi
Last recorded63,178 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,178 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 63,078 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard linkage rod to valve missing (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,533 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust rear silencer rubber not attached

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside front inner sill patch not a continuous weld but is not within a prescribed area

offside inner sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

vehicle bed holed and corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 53,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust rear silencer rubber not attached

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside front inner sill patch not a continuous weld but is not within a prescribed area

offside inner sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

vehicle bed holed and corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 52,526 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

both inner sills underside corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,270 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 44,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,793 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 33,769 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,769 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,186 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,020 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 19,532 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,532 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,904 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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NV03 BKJ 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 70%.

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 NV03 BKJ, 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 NV03 BKJ registered?

NV03 BKJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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