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EK51 ESO

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,046 mi
Last recorded122,046 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ESO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 122,046 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 120,446 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 119,686 miles

complete underside has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2020 119,680 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

complete underside has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2017 118,562 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 118,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 117,842 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,881 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,395 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 113,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 110,469 miles

o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2013 110,468 miles

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

o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 107,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 103,360 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,910 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 90,174 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 90,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 82,648 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 82,648 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 75,507 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 75,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 68,289 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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EK51 ESO is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK51 ESO, 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 EK51 ESO registered?

EK51 ESO is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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