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LX51 VGF

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 125,003 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear loading door not opening

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 125,003 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear loading door not opening

Pass 1 Sep 2011 123,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,935 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 20,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tailgate damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2009 117,066 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 117,066 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 114,652 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 104,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,131 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 42,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side front suspension arm inner bush lightly deterioreded

Near side inner tract rod end has lightly plate

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust box correded

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2005 78,169 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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LX51 VGF is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX51 VGF, 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 LX51 VGF registered?

LX51 VGF is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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