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EO51 JFA

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,784 mi
Last recorded177,784 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 JFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2025 177,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 177,707 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 177,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 177,464 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 177,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 177,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch heavily coated in black underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch heavily coated in black underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all repairs heavily coated in black underseal

Fail 19 Apr 2022 177,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear x member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch heavily coated in black underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch heavily coated in black underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 177,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside ,inner arch/wing areas above chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting nearside chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arch and wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion underside of vehicle in and out of prescribed areas

offside rear outer sill area corroded and holed,not within prescribed areas or supporting areas

Pass 10 Jul 2020 170,599 miles

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

Rear arches rusty

chassis and front out riggers

outer sills rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2020 170,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear arches rusty

chassis and front out riggers

outer sills rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2019 160,544 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 146,715 miles

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

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

brake pipes surface rust

chassis surface rust

under and outer sills surface rust

Pass 5 Jul 2017 41,522 miles

Oil leak filter damaged ()

Rear inner arches to chassis surface rust

rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 30 Jun 2016 114,253 miles

Front exhaust rattle

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,296 miles

rear chassis legs surface rust

slight play both front ball joints

under sills and o/s outer sill surface rust

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear exhaust starting to deteriorate but not leaking

nearside windscreen wiper blade showing signs of age but still clearing screen

Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,639 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear exhaust starting to deteriorate but not leaking

nearside windscreen wiper blade showing signs of age but still clearing screen

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,395 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,756 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,415 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,847 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,125 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,530 miles

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

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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EO51 JFA is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EO51 JFA, 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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EO51 JFA is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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