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FE51 XLB

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,267 mi
Last recorded73,267 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 XLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,267 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 73,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed - chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed - chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,695 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,695 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,238 miles

slight damage to body work

under body slightly rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,822 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,956 miles

slight play in steering inner joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,992 miles

corrosion across exhaust system

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

slight play in steering rack area

various bushes perrished/cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,091 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front and nsr wheels not spinning freely but not seized

both inner and outer sills damaged

nsf washer jet not as effective as offside

nsr lamp slightly loose

tailgate secured by non standard means

Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front 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)

both front and nsr wheels not spinning freely but not seized

both inner and outer sills damaged

nsf washer jet not as effective as offside

nsr lamp slightly loose

tailgate secured by non standard means

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and rear tail gate

smell of antifreeze no visible leaks level ok

Fail 23 Aug 2012 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and rear tail gate

smell of antifreeze no visible leaks level ok

Fail 8 Sep 2011 54,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coorosion to rear tailgate/boot

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and corrosion around hangers/mounts

handbrake travel

oil leak from diff pinion oil seal area

rear lamps both sides damadged on securing points but still secure

rear tyres slightly perrished/cracked on sidewalls

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coorosion to rear tailgate/boot

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and corrosion around hangers/mounts

handbrake travel

oil leak from diff pinion oil seal area

rear lamps both sides damadged on securing points but still secure

rear tyres slightly perrished/cracked on sidewalls

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,570 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 47,182 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

high handbrake travel / play in nearside steering rack /

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,182 miles

high handbrake travel / play in nearside steering rack /

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,147 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 44,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,224 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,781 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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FE51 XLB 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 66.7%.

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 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 FE51 XLB, 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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FE51 XLB is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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