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GJ52 VYL

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,900 mi
Last recorded80,900 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,900 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 75,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,441 miles

Centre section of exhaust heat shield insecure

Chassis corroding

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

off side rear light unit insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2013 70,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre section of exhaust heat shield insecure

Chassis corroding

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre mishapen and cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,436 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2012 65,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,937 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 55,911 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,100 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 50,024 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,141 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 26,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GJ52 VYL is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GJ52 VYL, 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 GJ52 VYL registered?

GJ52 VYL is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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