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YU03 VKB

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,321 mi
Last recorded121,321 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 VKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,321 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 121,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From compensator valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to Rear to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking From compensator valve to flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 113,080 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Offside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 112,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing Nut missing from ti-rod fastening?! (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Offside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,824 miles

n/s/f sill damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

rear tailgate corroded

slight play in both front antiroll bar d bushes

Fail 3 Feb 2015 104,823 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f sill damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

rear tailgate corroded

slight play in both front antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2014 97,347 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,750 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,684 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Aug 2010 66,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn..

o/s/f inner edge wear on tyre...

Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,089 miles

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn..

o/s/f inner edge wear on tyre...

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,043 miles

rear wiper torn..

Fail 5 Aug 2009 58,043 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper slightly torn...but ok..

rear wiper torn..

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,616 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,146 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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YU03 VKB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YU03 VKB, 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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YU03 VKB is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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