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VA03 PKN

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 PKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 73,417 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 57,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,697 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 53,696 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 49,508 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,325 miles

rust nsr outer sill

Fail 24 Mar 2020 48,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rust nsr outer sill

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,449 miles

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

exhaust chuffing

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,086 miles

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

nsr tyre splitting around tread

Fail 23 Apr 2018 44,086 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nsr tyre splitting around tread

Pass 22 May 2017 42,718 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,044 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 41,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 35,570 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 35,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,433 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 23,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 22,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 20,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,368 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 7,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 5,026 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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VA03 PKN is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VA03 PKN, 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 VA03 PKN registered?

VA03 PKN is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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