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SO02 TYO

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,658 mi
Last recorded41,658 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 TYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 41,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 40,623 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2025 40,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 36,960 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective MISSING ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 35,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,579 miles

Engine covers

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,393 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear differential noisey

Rear silencer in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 30,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear differential noisey

Rear silencer in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,474 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Exhaust System Corroded, Rear Box Outer Sking Loose / Rattles But Not Leaking Gas

Front Lower Both Suspension Ball Joints Have Slight Play

Minor Corrosion Along Both Outer Sills

Parking Brake Travel

Top Of Engine Obscured For Inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,818 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,385 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 23,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front wipers split

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,861 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2012 18,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,940 miles

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

offside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished and slight wear on edges

tested in damp conditions

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,028 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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SO02 TYO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SO02 TYO, 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 SO02 TYO registered?

SO02 TYO is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is SO02 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO02 TYO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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