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LV51 MVW

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,989 mi
Last recorded87,989 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 MVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 87,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,175 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,175 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam multi plug on headlamp bulb over heating and melting (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/13 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 15 Nov 2014 76,637 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,742 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust box fouling suspension component

Fail 28 Nov 2013 64,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust box fouling suspension component

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,101 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 62,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre mounting broken

offside door handle damaged

offside registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,268 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 52,268 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,678 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 46,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,843 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,555 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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LV51 MVW is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV51 MVW, 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 LV51 MVW registered?

LV51 MVW is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is LV51 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 MVW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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