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LV52 XEM

2002 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,600 mi
Last recorded103,600 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 103,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (short) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,004 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,387 miles

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

corrosion on n/s o/s sills

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2016 78,387 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

corrosion on n/s o/s sills

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,098 miles

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

front nearside brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2015 72,098 miles

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

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

front nearside brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,013 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,606 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,713 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 47,711 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,029 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 44,029 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,372 miles

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

nearside rear tyre valve perishing.

slight wear on inner edge nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,101 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,465 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

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 XEM is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Blue 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 LV52 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

LV52 XEM is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is LV52 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 XEM 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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