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MA52 XLB

2002 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,969 mi
Last recorded50,969 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 XLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,969 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top and tunnel area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Several suspension and related components corroded front and rear

Fail 29 Aug 2025 50,969 miles

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top and tunnel area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Several suspension and related components corroded front and rear

Pass 23 Aug 2024 50,739 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 50,518 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 50,510 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill flanges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill flanges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill flanges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,784 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backs and chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill flanges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,324 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backs/radius arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill flanges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backs/radius arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sill flanges

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,076 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,296 miles

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

o/s/f tyre run off on inner edge

play in steering rack

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 47,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre run off on inner edge

play in steering rack

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 45,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014
Fail 2 Dec 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust tail box deteriorated

nearside inner rear sill to floor corroded

offside inner rear sill to floor corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,385 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,276 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti slip provision missing from clutch pedal

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,567 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

rear number plate srarting to seperate

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,366 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,662 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,791 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 10,576 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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MA52 XLB is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MA52 XLB, 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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MA52 XLB is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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