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VU03 OEW

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,013 mi
Last recorded61,013 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 OEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,013 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroding

Rear Crossmember starting to corrode

Fail 22 Mar 2023 60,963 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,900 miles

general underbody corrision

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,461 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,248 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,777 miles

Offside Front Outer sill

Rear brake pipe

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,673 miles

Outer sill a little tatty

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,679 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,656 miles

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

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

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,530 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,335 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,431 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)

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

offside front tyre has a thorn onthe inner sidewall/tread

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,561 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,842 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,535 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,231 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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VU03 OEW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VU03 OEW, 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

How do I check the history of VU03 OEW?

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What year was VU03 OEW registered?

VU03 OEW is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is VU03 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 OEW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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