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BJ52 FRP

2002 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

71,112 mi
Last recorded71,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both nsf & osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns & osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper cracked but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 71,015 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills both nsr & osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both nsf & osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns & osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper cracked but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 63,198 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sway bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle under side wax oiled

Fail 20 Jun 2024 63,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner /outer sill damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sway bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body has general age related corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,711 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 57,677 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak co high and lamda high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside sliding door not closing fully but secure

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,893 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,941 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 46,255 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 46,255 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 45,485 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 45,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,030 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 44,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,190 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 41,186 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,270 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 37,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding and o/s (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 34,417 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,486 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 31,486 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 28,313 miles

front support member under crank pully damaged.

o/n/s rear and o/s front tyre has out side wall peirshed and scuffed.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 28,309 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front support member under crank pully damaged.

o/n/s rear and o/s front tyre has out side wall peirshed and scuffed.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,329 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 21,757 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 18,770 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,151 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,459 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,631 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 9,191 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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BJ52 FRP is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 BJ52 FRP, 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.

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BJ52 FRP is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ52 FRP shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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