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EF52 OTY

2002 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,596 mi
Last recorded72,596 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,596 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 corners (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 72,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 corners (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 71,003 miles

All four jacking points are crushed, however not weakened.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged has a slight bulge on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 71,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. is smaller, also cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (b))

All four jacking points are crushed, however not weakened.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged has a slight bulge on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 69,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 68,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 65,782 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 65,678 miles

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

oil dampness around fuel tank no leaks found at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2021 65,677 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

oil dampness around fuel tank no leaks found at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,882 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,614 miles

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

both front seals damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2018 60,614 miles

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

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

both front seals damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,785 miles

exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and on legal limit and has nail in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,918 miles

n/s/f washer blocked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,125 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,126 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,886 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,886 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,588 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2012 34,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

exhaust back box outer casing is corroded

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges and on the legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2011
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,536 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,529 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 20,529 miles

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

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,034 miles

both sill lips damaged.

centre exhaust system rattle

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and near limit

Fail 2 Nov 2007 17,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sill lips damaged.

centre exhaust system rattle

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and near limit

Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,775 miles

exhaust backbox corroding slightly

offside front and nearside front tyres worn inner edge and near limit

Pass 19 Dec 2005 10,510 miles

exhaust system corroded

spare tyre flat

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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EF52 OTY is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF52 OTY, 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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What year was EF52 OTY registered?

EF52 OTY is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is EF52 OTY safe to buy?

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