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AO51 DLJ

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 88,897 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,399 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 82,899 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 82,718 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle SIDEDOOR (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective MISSING ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 75,778 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS DAMAGED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER JUST TOUCHING NEARSIDE REAR ROAD SPRING.

Pass 1 May 2019 74,625 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust as minor leak of gases

Fail 4 Oct 2018 59,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CENTRE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AREA. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front BOTH SILLS DAMAGED.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,550 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,787 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,680 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,139 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 49,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,148 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,039 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,884 miles

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

driverside wing mirror glass damaged not affecting view of road.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,971 miles

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

crack in drivers wing mirror.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,391 miles

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

o/s wing mirror damaged.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,129 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,861 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,366 miles

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

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 DLJ is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DLJ, 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 DLJ is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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