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WL03 NPG

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 NPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 80,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 80,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 80,020 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 76,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 73,053 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,589 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,497 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 67,497 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,791 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 64,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 62,571 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 62,570 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,027 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 59,026 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,290 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 56,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,870 miles

exhust starting to deteriate

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,590 miles

rear exhust starting to deteriate

Fail 2 Oct 2015 49,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear exhust starting to deteriate

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,777 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,541 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 38,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,873 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,081 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 30,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,044 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,834 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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WL03 NPG is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL03 NPG, 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 WL03 NPG registered?

WL03 NPG is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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