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LY51 VNG

2001 Suzuki Carry

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,489 mi
Last recorded168,489 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 168,489 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2016 161,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,129 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 140,552 miles

Rear ex mtn u/s

Fail 17 Jan 2014 140,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear ex mtn u/s

Pass 8 Oct 2012 136,511 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 136,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 117,260 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

tyres & wheels non standard & protruding outside of vehicles wheel arches

Fail 10 Oct 2011 117,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

tyres & wheels non standard & protruding outside of vehicles wheel arches

Pass 8 Oct 2010 106,193 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 106,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 93,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 93,498 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

possibility of rear wheel bearings worn

Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,821 miles

slight bind from o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,146 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,077 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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LY51 VNG is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY51 VNG, 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 LY51 VNG registered?

LY51 VNG is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 VNG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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