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AO02 XTJ

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,271 mi
Last recorded91,271 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 91,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 89,792 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bed floor cross beam. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,009 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outriggers. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

nsr chassis corroded above bump stop not reducing structural strength

slight corrosion nsf door step

Pass 15 May 2019 81,341 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 79,301 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs slightly splayed.

clutch pedal rubber is missing.

windscreen has tinted film fitted to the top few inches.

Pass 23 May 2017 76,560 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated,

clutch pedal rubber is missing.

opaque tint film fitted to top edge of windscreen.

Pass 16 May 2016 74,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at load valve, (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch pedal rubber is missing.

n/s wiper rubber split.

rear exhaust mounting strap made up out of thin strip but just adequate at time of test.

spare tyre is a different size to the tyres fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 29 May 2015 72,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2015 72,771 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 71,508 miles

exhaust rear silencer rear bracket nearly broken off but system still secure at present.

Pass 24 May 2013 69,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres are cracked

Pass 17 May 2012 65,847 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2012 65,745 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2011 61,528 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 61,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2010 55,807 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2010 55,807 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 49,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 36,982 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,300 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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AO02 XTJ is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO02 XTJ, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO02 XTJ registered?

AO02 XTJ is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is AO02 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 XTJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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