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SB52 VLY

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,101 mi
Last recorded83,101 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 VLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,101 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 82,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,019 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trans axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,646 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 21 Mar 2015 68,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 15 Mar 2014 64,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 64,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,979 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,676 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,280 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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SB52 VLY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB52 VLY, 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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SB52 VLY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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