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GF51 SXU

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

83,808 mi
Last recorded83,808 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 SXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 83,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,190 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 78,190 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 72,998 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,957 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,326 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,702 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 67,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,444 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 67,444 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all three bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all three bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,525 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 65,525 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 65,291 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,817 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 64,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,426 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 59,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,489 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,076 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 55,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,891 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,501 miles

oil leak rear diff

Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,630 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 31,630 miles

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

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)

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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GF51 SXU is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GF51 SXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF51 SXU?

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What year was GF51 SXU registered?

GF51 SXU is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is GF51 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 SXU shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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