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LX52 VBL

2002 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

93,079 mi
Last recorded93,079 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 VBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,446 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 90,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 86,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 83,036 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 83,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 75,644 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 75,012 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 71,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 68,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 64,704 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and split.

nearside front tyre 2.3mm

stone chip in front screen.

Pass 15 May 2017 60,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 May 2016 58,097 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 55,031 miles

Engine management light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 May 2015 55,031 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,374 miles

Engine light on

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,374 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 May 2013 51,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,252 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 47,130 miles

n/s front tyre tread on limit

n/s rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,587 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 41,282 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 37,662 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 30 May 2008 37,662 miles

Offside Front 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 23 May 2007 34,293 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 34,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 30,402 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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LX52 VBL is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LX52 VBL, 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.

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What year was LX52 VBL registered?

LX52 VBL is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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