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VN03 HZE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

147,446 mi
Last recorded147,446 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 147,446 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 147,446 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 142,193 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 142,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 139,990 miles

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

offside rear light damaged,sill,wheel arches and underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2020 139,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside rear light damaged,sill,wheel arches and underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 131,660 miles

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

offside rear light damaged.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 131,652 miles

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

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

offside rear light damaged.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,110 miles

offside light damaged.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 123,047 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside light damaged.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,720 miles

offside rear light damaged,both sills and rear of sills starting to corrode,rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,905 miles

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

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

nearside sill and rear of both sills starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 90,892 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside sill and rear of both sills starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills and rear of sills starting to corrode,both front brake discs corroded,offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills and rear of sills starting to corrode,both front brake discs corroded,offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engime management light on

nearside front suspension ball joint pin not located home all the way but still secure

Fail 28 Feb 2013 71,749 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to inside top mounts and offside inner sill by tank

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,828 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 62,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,711 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 55,711 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,635 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,213 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 43,213 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,556 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,464 miles

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

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

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

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 HZE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VN03 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

VN03 HZE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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