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GL51 FXJ

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,589 mi
Last recorded48,589 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 48,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 46,616 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer corroding

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Fail 14 Jan 2025 46,606 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer corroding

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 12 Jan 2024 43,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 43,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,133 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,560 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,896 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 20,807 miles

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 1 Nov 2010 20,807 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,930 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 77,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,598 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,328 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 15,651 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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GL51 FXJ is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL51 FXJ, 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 GL51 FXJ registered?

GL51 FXJ is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is GL51 FXJ safe to buy?

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