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LA51 UMB

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,900 mi
Last recorded36,900 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 36,900 miles

Offside Rear sill repair covered with spray paint

Fail 30 Jan 2026 36,886 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,866 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,958 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 35,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,790 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,646 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,337 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 29,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,388 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 28,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,534 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,957 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 17,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2005 15,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2005 15,689 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 UMB is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA51 UMB registered?

LA51 UMB is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is LA51 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 UMB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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