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VN03 EHT

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,517 mi
Last recorded127,517 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 EHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 127,517 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 121,846 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 116,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear box corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 116,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,081 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills /under sills/ floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 112,081 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills /under sills/ floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,538 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 106,538 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 101,147 miles

Emissions not tested low flow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,586 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 96,578 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,728 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 91,728 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 87,399 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wings / chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 83,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 83,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,826 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill has corrosion just outside prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,424 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 74,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 70,466 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,882 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,922 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 61,922 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 59,819 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,819 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear exhaust silencer box rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2008 56,158 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 56,158 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,492 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 52,462 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,262 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 46,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

prop shaft oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2006 36,088 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear n/s tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,088 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear n/s tyre on 3mm

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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VN03 EHT is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VN03 EHT, 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 VN03 EHT registered?

VN03 EHT is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 EHT shows 36 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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