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RF02 VKU

2002 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

160,862 mi
Last recorded160,862 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 VKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 160,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 150,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres badly worn outer edges

slight play at both rack ends

Fail 16 Feb 2018 150,593 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres badly worn outer edges

slight play at both rack ends

Pass 13 Feb 2017 140,034 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 140,033 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 132,285 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 123,933 miles

front reg damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2015 123,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front reg damaged

o/s side repeater lense missing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,445 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 114,444 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,929 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Feb 2013 101,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front and o/s/r tyres close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,681 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 89,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,942 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 78,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front reg damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,590 miles

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

tyres different front to rear

Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,589 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

tyres different front to rear

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,282 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 57,282 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 22 May 2007 48,227 miles

front registration plate cracked

long travel on handbrake lever

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 May 2006 37,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to offside front lower outer door sll

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 May 2006 37,328 miles

damage to offside front lower outer door sll

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

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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RF02 VKU is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 RF02 VKU, 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 RF02 VKU registered?

RF02 VKU is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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