Suzuki Carry Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Suzuki Carry reliable? We analysed 253,987 real MOT tests across 16,746 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Carry is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Carry.
Suzuki Carry Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Carry. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Carry MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Carry to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Carry Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Carry fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Carry Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Carry owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Carry MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Carry year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 79.5% | 16,162 | 28,111 | 49,688 |
| 2014 | 64 | 92.2% | 11,127 | 23,433 | 42,930 |
| 2013 | 122 | 87.7% | 25,076 | 46,658 | 73,812 |
| 2012 | 106 | 85.8% | 34,602 | 50,824 | 76,282 |
| 2011 | 88 | 79.5% | 39,053 | 57,798 | 84,692 |
| 2010 | 147 | 82.3% | 29,924 | 45,736 | 87,864 |
| 2009 | 135 | 77.0% | 26,390 | 47,216 | 73,032 |
| 2008 | 105 | 79.0% | 27,859 | 56,219 | 71,538 |
| 2007 | 92 | 72.8% | 33,901 | 57,426 | 68,292 |
| 2006 | 2,266 | 70.6% | 37,020 | 58,073 | 85,187 |
| 2005 | 43,005 | 72.9% | 35,920 | 58,512 | 85,720 |
| 2004 | 53,757 | 72.3% | 37,851 | 59,577 | 84,982 |
| 2003 | 49,678 | 71.3% | 38,019 | 60,109 | 86,020 |
| 2002 | 41,739 | 70.7% | 40,907 | 61,437 | 85,663 |
| 2001 | 27,693 | 70.9% | 46,630 | 66,572 | 90,341 |
| 2000 | 23,627 | 69.6% | 51,050 | 71,052 | 95,058 |
| 1999 | 9,895 | 69.5% | 52,175 | 71,472 | 94,930 |
| 1998 | 102 | 79.4% | 26,381 | 55,076 | 84,337 |
| 1997 | 150 | 74.0% | 26,926 | 39,524 | 66,669 |
| 1996 | 108 | 75.0% | 22,115 | 33,796 | 59,049 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Carry Last?
Based on 16,746 Suzuki Carry vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Carry Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Carry MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Carry
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 64 tests
69.5% MOT pass rate from 9,895 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Carry is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 64 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Carry Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Carry THIS CAR | 71.4% | 253,987 | 62,322 mi | 27 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Fiat Ulysse | 65.8% | 121,138 | 94,580 mi | 31 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Carry trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki CarryShould you buy a used Suzuki Carry?
The Suzuki Carry has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.4% across 253,987 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Carry are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (15,614 recorded failures), suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (7,533), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (7,124). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Suzuki Carry owner drives around 4,552 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Suzuki Carry models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.