2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Suzuki Carry MOT pass rate and common faults

660 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 660 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    38 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.3%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.2%
  2. Suspension25.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks16.5%
  4. Body & chassis13.5%
  5. Brakes13.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  7. Tyres7.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Suzuki Carry?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2003 Suzuki Carry cars passed their MOT first time, across 660 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Suzuki Carry?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Suzuki Carry reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).