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AO51 CEN

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,205 mi
Last recorded141,205 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CEN
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 141,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front pitted (3.5.1i)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 137,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn exhaust fouling coil spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 137,888 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn exhaust fouling coil spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 135,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 128,741 miles

advise EML ILLUMINATED

Fail 1 Mar 2014 128,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise EML ILLUMINATED

Pass 23 Feb 2013 121,565 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 116,537 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 116,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 109,747 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 109,747 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,073 miles

rear exhaust thin

slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends

Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,795 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 81,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,167 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 62,166 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO51 CEN is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 66,572 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 AO51 CEN, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 CEN is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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