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YL03 UER

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

160,958 mi
Last recorded160,958 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UER
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 160,958 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 160,859 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired nearside rear body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired offside rear body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion offside front metal brake pipe

extensive welding repairs to chassis and cab

fuel smell

offside front wheel stiff to rotate

parking brake efficiency only just meeting a pass standard

roughness when rear wheels rotated

vehicle heavily coated in underseal

weak headlight aim images

Pass 24 Nov 2020 154,276 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel smell

oil leaks

play in steering

roughness from both rear wheels

slight play in all four wheel bearings

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering suspension and braking components have coroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 154,230 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

fuel smell

oil leaks

play in steering

roughness from both rear wheels

slight play in all four wheel bearings

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering suspension and braking components have coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 142,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion nearside front metal brake pipe

extensive welding repairs and corrosion to chassis and body

possible fuel leak from tank

slight uneven service brake application between fronts

windscreen wipers poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2019 142,340 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure rear body (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear, front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear, front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion nearside front metal brake pipe

extensive welding repairs and corrosion to chassis and body

possible fuel leak from tank

slight uneven service brake application between fronts

windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,430 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear carry bed mounting corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 134,430 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear carry bed mounting corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 127,207 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 127,205 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor pan and arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake line or/and wheel cylnder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount and brake compensater (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 127,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around door aperture/strut tower in passenger foot well area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - shock mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward area of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around strut tower and drivers floor in foot well area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - mounting area for shock and load compensator valve - very weak (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

all metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

front tyres have edge wear

load area mounting points corroding

ns sill damaged

os sill damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2014 196,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front door step corrision

Fail 4 May 2014 112,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front sills damaged

diff seals leaking

n/s/r brakes poor also traces of oil on the backing plate

Fail 29 Apr 2013 100,671 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front sills damaged

diff seals leaking

n/s/r brakes poor also traces of oil on the backing plate

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,015 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 83,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 78,523 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2010 78,523 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,248 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,547 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 57,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,927 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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YL03 UER is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YL03 UER, 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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YL03 UER is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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