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FP51 VGU

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,302 mi
Last recorded100,302 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 100,302 miles

General corrosion on under body of vehicle

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,302 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 96,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 92,150 miles

Engine management light ON

Sliding Door handle brocken

Fail 5 May 2015 92,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light ON

Sliding Door handle brocken

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,825 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body floor corroding centre of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,755 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 72,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs scored

Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,271 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,671 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,807 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,224 miles

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

back box outer casing corroded

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,370 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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FP51 VGU is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP51 VGU, 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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What year was FP51 VGU registered?

FP51 VGU is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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