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YM03 VPJ

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,453 mi
Last recorded67,453 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 VPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 63,679 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,800 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 60,799 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sign,s of slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 55,132 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application slightly uneven

general underside corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,868 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load valve to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to body and chassis

Fail 12 Dec 2016 47,868 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load valve to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanger insecure (system still supported)

general corrosion to underside body and chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,071 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,119 miles

general corrosion to underside body and chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,438 miles

general corrosion to body and chassis

slight corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2011 39,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,226 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 38,226 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,982 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,964 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 34,951 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,721 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,512 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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YM03 VPJ 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 70.8%.

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 YM03 VPJ, 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 YM03 VPJ registered?

YM03 VPJ is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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