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MT02 VBA

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,139 mi
Last recorded62,139 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 VBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 62,139 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 62,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 59,899 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 56,251 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 56,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 53,990 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

engine managment lamp on

Fail 9 Dec 2022 53,990 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine managment lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2021 50,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 50,962 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 48,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 43,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join snapped bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,954 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 36,954 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust in poor condition at rear

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,099 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 24,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,010 miles

o/s/front tyre cracking on tread

exhaust in poor condition at rear

n/s/front tyre cracking on tread

o/s rear tyre cracking on tread and worn on inside

Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,961 miles

nearside front tyre slight cracking to tread

nearside rear tyre slight cracking to tread

offside front tyre slight cracking to tread

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,682 miles

wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,052 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,134 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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MT02 VBA is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MT02 VBA, 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 MT02 VBA registered?

MT02 VBA is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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