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MA52 XLC

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,879 mi
Last recorded114,879 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 XLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2019 114,879 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength .Step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength .Cabin floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength .Step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) .Both front ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,915 miles

Chassis generally corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 109,915 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis generally corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

axle oil leak

general corrosion in many areas

temp repair to n/s head

temporary repairs to ex

Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened compensator spring broken (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

axle oil leak

general corrosion in many areas

temp repair to n/s head

temporary repairs to ex

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 80,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,783 miles

EML on dash

Prop shaft seal oil leak

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,783 miles

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

EML on dash

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop shaft seal oil leak

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 45,365 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 36,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 36,917 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 26,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,672 miles

Evidence of rear shackle backets touching step if fully loaded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 23,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Evidence of rear shackle backets touching step if fully loaded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,156 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 13,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 3,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,105 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 3,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,105 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 2,896 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 XLC is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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