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BJ03 VDP

2003 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,569 mi
Last recorded84,569 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Carry60,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,569 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,896 miles

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

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

both rear tyre valve stems perrishing

crack to windscreen outside swept area

slight play in steering column top mount

Fail 8 Jan 2014 74,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

both rear tyre valve stems perrishing

crack to windscreen outside swept area

slight play in steering column top mount

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,410 miles

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to offside door shut

Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,409 miles

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

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

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to offside door shut

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,336 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 64,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted but function ok.

O/S/R and N/S/R inner sill area is holed and corroded very near a prescribed area.

Signs of crash repair at O/S/F corner.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,045 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 61,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 34,145 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 34,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 23,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 18,405 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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BJ03 VDP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ03 VDP, 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 BJ03 VDP registered?

BJ03 VDP is a 2003 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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