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VN03 MSY

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,197 mi
Last recorded118,197 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 118,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 111,100 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 108,810 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise n/s rear sill damage

Pass 9 Nov 2010 108,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise n/s rear sill damage

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,504 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 94,404 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear wheels make a slight rumbling noise when roatated which could be attributed to either the half shaft turning or a wheel bearing showing signs of wear

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 82,203 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 82,203 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to n/s side door & outer sill

engine management light on dash

n/s front seatbelt not checked due to child seat

nail in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,122 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 70,122 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,267 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 57,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side windscreen washer could do with adjustment (up a bit)

rear exhaust box rotten doesnt appear to be blowing

spare wheel fitted incorrectly possibly damageing tyre

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 MSY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

VN03 MSY is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 MSY shows 12 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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