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LX51 VGO

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,647 mi
Last recorded157,647 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 157,647 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 157,647 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 145,846 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 145,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 12,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 126,267 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 126,267 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 108,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 94,052 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 93,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Sep 2008 73,373 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s parking brake effort low

Pass 5 May 2007 59,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 61,809 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 VGO is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

LX51 VGO is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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