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YM03 VSE

2003 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,705 miles

rear axle brake pipes started to corrode.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 95,546 miles

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

rear axle brake pipes started to corrode.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,603 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low

o/s wiper blade end split

Fail 25 Jan 2016 89,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre low

o/s wiper blade end split

Pass 31 Jan 2015 83,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 83,135 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 75,974 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 75,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,288 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Feb 2013 69,288 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,877 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 62,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 58,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 58,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 53,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 53,188 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,554 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 46,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,631 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 14,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,166 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 VSE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YM03 VSE, 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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YM03 VSE is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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