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WL03 NPV

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

56,860 mi
Last recorded56,860 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 56,860 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2026 56,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2025 54,824 miles

Center & rear exhaust bracket detached from pipe

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 8 May 2025 54,824 miles

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

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

Center & rear exhaust bracket detached from pipe

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2024 52,595 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 52,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2023 50,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer sill area corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 50,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer outer sill area corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 48,953 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 48,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 47,185 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 47,185 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 46,366 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 46,366 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 43,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,742 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 42,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,145 miles

rear silencer detiorating

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,565 miles

exhaust detiorating

offside rear tyre cracking at tread area

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,257 miles

exhaust detiorating

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,692 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,309 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,309 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,745 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,866 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 24,866 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NPV 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 65.6%.

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 NPV, 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

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What year was WL03 NPV registered?

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

Is WL03 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL03 NPV shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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