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PL02 XCW

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

164,976 mi
Last recorded164,976 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 XCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 164,976 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 164,976 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 164,926 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 164,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 157,636 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 157,632 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis spot welded not seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and wall split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2021 146,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 136,750 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 136,738 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 136,511 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 136,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 135,021 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 135,020 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall badly cracking very near to cords to max limit please keep checked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose to load valve to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 138,208 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 138,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 125,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 122,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 116,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 105,909 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 105,836 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 87,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 70,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,186 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,833 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 48,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,767 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 17,707 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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PL02 XCW is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PL02 XCW, 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 PL02 XCW registered?

PL02 XCW is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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