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P16 BGS

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,727 mi
Last recorded44,727 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 BGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 44,727 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 38,997 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,481 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,386 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 35,347 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 34,878 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 34,873 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 34,462 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine fault light illuminated

rear silencer heat shield corroded security suspect

Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,951 miles

engine management light suspect intermittent

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,347 miles

both front wipers split

exhaust back box limited life

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,192 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 27,649 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,649 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2009 24,898 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,223 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,711 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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P16 BGS is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P16 BGS, 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 P16 BGS registered?

P16 BGS is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is P16 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 BGS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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