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WV03 CWE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

56,265 mi
Last recorded56,265 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 CWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 56,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 55,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure valve brocken (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 55,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,905 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,492 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 54,492 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 54,264 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber mounting splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 54,264 miles

Emissions not tested due to middle cat damaged (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber mounting splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 54,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 53,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,407 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2016 52,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 51,652 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 51,652 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 50,511 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2014 50,511 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2013 49,306 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 49,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 46,866 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 46,866 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 44,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 43,126 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 43,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,886 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,228 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 36,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,202 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,065 miles

Front tyres worn and wearing on inside edges

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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WV03 CWE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WV03 CWE, 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 WV03 CWE registered?

WV03 CWE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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