Suzuki Super Carry Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Super Carry car check
Is the Suzuki Super Carry reliable? We analysed 38,384 real MOT tests across 5,471 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Super Carry is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include fog lamp not working, brake pipe excessively corroded and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Super Carry.
Suzuki Super Carry Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Super Carry. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Super Carry MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Super Carry to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Super Carry Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Super Carry fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Super Carry Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Super Carry owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Super Carry MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Super Carry year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 151 | 66.9% | 44,191 | 61,548 | 79,626 |
| 1998 | 5,624 | 65.2% | 35,719 | 54,261 | 71,992 |
| 1997 | 8,875 | 64.7% | 41,407 | 59,601 | 76,856 |
| 1996 | 5,751 | 66.3% | 41,838 | 61,105 | 78,508 |
| 1995 | 4,865 | 64.3% | 41,636 | 62,300 | 80,480 |
| 1994 | 3,119 | 64.1% | 38,352 | 64,476 | 81,001 |
| 1993 | 845 | 67.2% | 42,729 | 65,932 | 81,737 |
| 1992 | 904 | 65.3% | 31,313 | 55,852 | 76,010 |
| 1991 | 1,364 | 64.0% | 43,036 | 62,080 | 78,379 |
| 1990 | 1,578 | 64.1% | 25,273 | 57,308 | 77,826 |
| 1989 | 1,908 | 65.1% | 40,575 | 66,804 | 84,019 |
| 1988 | 1,636 | 64.7% | 30,384 | 56,694 | 78,864 |
| 1987 | 1,010 | 66.5% | 36,234 | 60,949 | 78,110 |
| 1986 | 444 | 66.9% | 37,438 | 65,037 | 77,582 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Super Carry Last?
Based on 5,471 Suzuki Super Carry vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Super Carry Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Super 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 Super Carry
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
67.2% MOT pass rate from 845 tests
64.0% MOT pass rate from 1,364 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Super Carry is 1993, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 67.2% across 845 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Super Carry Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Super Carry THIS CAR | 65.1% | 38,384 | 59,974 mi | 40 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 |
| Renault Grand Modus | 73.2% | 72,470 | 51,714 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Super Carry trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Super CarryShould you buy a used Suzuki Super Carry?
The Suzuki Super Carry has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.1% across 38,384 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Super Carry are fog lamp not working (3,406 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (2,948), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2,764). 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 Super Carry owner drives around 2,430 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 Super Carry models stay on UK roads for around 40 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.