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GX51 MGJ

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,623 mi
Last recorded100,623 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 MGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 100,623 miles

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

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

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Fail 3 Apr 2025 100,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb failure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,524 miles

bonnet hinge broken

Fail 26 Mar 2024 98,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

bonnet hinge broken

Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

bonnet hinge broken

Fail 30 Mar 2023 93,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

bonnet hinge broken

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 93,935 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repairs, inner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill repair, inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Bonnet hinge broken

Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,234 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 89,234 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,873 miles

slight brake bind offside rear

slight corrosion inner sills - outside prescribed area

Pass 14 May 2019 87,967 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 86,137 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 85,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,787 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2014 83,465 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 82,537 miles

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 15 May 2013 82,537 miles

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

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2012 81,445 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,351 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 80,266 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 79,137 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 76,806 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,284 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,905 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 63,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,748 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 57,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

exhaust system rusty

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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GX51 MGJ is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GX51 MGJ, 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 GX51 MGJ registered?

GX51 MGJ is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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