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S8 SVW

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,316 mi
Last recorded28,316 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 28,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sill slightly damaged

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion present

Pass 5 Apr 2025 26,437 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills damaged

underbody corrosion present

Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,526 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

both outer sills damaged

rear exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion present

Pass 29 Apr 2023 24,530 miles

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2022 23,757 miles

Rear rear box detierorating

Pass 14 Apr 2021 23,054 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 22,065 miles

exhaust corroded.

underbody rust present advise treatment

Pass 7 Nov 2018 20,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 18,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer coroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 18,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer coroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 16,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 15,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,857 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 11,576 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,576 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,514 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 8,514 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,215 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 2,745 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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S8 SVW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S8 SVW, 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 S8 SVW registered?

S8 SVW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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