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LA51 JAP

2010 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,650 mi
Last recorded124,650 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Carry45,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 JAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 124,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 124,647 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 123,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 117,815 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 112,767 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 110,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 108,266 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 108,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,906 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 103,906 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,201 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,829 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,811 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 86,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine has an oil leak from the rocker cover!

exhaust back box is badly corroded. Heat shield is detached and corroded

exhaust system is in poor condition, front hanger/mounting is detached/corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,029 miles

rear silencer mount broken away,silencer slighlt deteriorated.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,249 miles

catalyst heat shield loose.

offside rear tyre worn inner tread edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,440 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,440 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,887 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,854 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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LA51 JAP is a 2010 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2010 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 45,736 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 LA51 JAP, 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 16 years old, this Suzuki Carry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LA51 JAP is a 2010 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 19 April 2010.

Is LA51 JAP safe to buy?

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