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CN51 VBA

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,148 mi
Last recorded132,148 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 132,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 132,148 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 132,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount inside vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount inside vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 131,548 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUT RIGGER AND INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,118 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion by jacking point

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2019 128,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate rubbing

Offside Front washer jet not working

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2019 128,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under carpet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate rubbing

Offside Front washer jet not working

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

corrosion nearside and offside outer valances

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2018 124,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

slight corrosion starting both front jacking points

Pass 20 Oct 2015 113,174 miles

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

exhaust system deterating

Pass 24 Oct 2014 108,724 miles

rear exhaust deterating

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,193 miles

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

rear exhaust deterating

unable to open side door from outside offside

Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,181 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deterating

unable to open side door from outside offside

Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,560 miles

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

rear exhaust deterating

Pass 25 Oct 2011 91,891 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,164 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,442 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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CN51 VBA is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 CN51 VBA, 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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CN51 VBA is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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