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MA52 XLE

2002 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

74,104 mi
Last recorded74,104 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 74,104 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 74,100 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 68,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,484 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,261 miles

Front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn and perished

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

Rear brake pipe above rear axle corroded in clips

Rear brake pipe flexi ferrels corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes worn and perished

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,452 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,437 miles

slight rear diff oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,160 miles

slight leak rear prop shaft seal

strong advise - o/s rear brake binding

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,750 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

Rear trailing arm bushes cracking (all)

Rear wheel bearings slight play (end float)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,519 miles

middle to rear exhaust system deteriorated and bracket broken

rear diff oil leak

slight play in both rear hubs and slight noise from n/s hub

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,472 miles

both rear tyres low tread and cracking in treads

n/s seat belt slow to retract

o/s rear axle radius arm front bush worn

rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,239 miles

n/s front tyre getting low in tread uneven wear

rear exhaust cover deteriarating

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,554 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread

tail pipe outer cover corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,427 miles

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

front tyres uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 13,336 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 XLE is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 XLE, 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 MA52 XLE registered?

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

Is MA52 XLE safe to buy?

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