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LV52 XEL

2002 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,985 mi
Last recorded108,985 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 XEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 108,985 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 108,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,041 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,817 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 91,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Jul 2012 79,580 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,438 miles

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

Offside wiper slightly smearing the screen

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,472 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,488 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,509 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,560 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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LV52 XEL is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV52 XEL, 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 LV52 XEL registered?

LV52 XEL is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is LV52 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 XEL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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