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LA51 TVW

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,477 mi
Last recorded65,477 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 TVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 65,477 miles

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

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 62,817 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 62,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,585 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 61,582 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear service and parking brake efforts reduced

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,531 miles

Nearside Rear service and parking brake efforts lagging slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,330 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,379 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,645 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,196 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,969 miles

main beam tell tale obscured

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,542 miles

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

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

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint worn close to excess

Fail 18 Dec 2012 42,542 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint worn close to excess

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,812 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 39,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,029 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,969 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,257 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,316 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 30,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,531 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 23,352 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 TVW is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LA51 TVW, 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 LA51 TVW registered?

LA51 TVW is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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