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S18 TEM

2002 Suzuki Carry

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,060 mi
Last recorded47,060 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 TEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,060 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sill jacking points damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Sill jacking points damaged

Rear Exhaust outer shield damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2025 47,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Sill jacking points damaged

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Sill jacking points damaged

Rear Exhaust outer shield damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,157 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,306 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 41,501 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 41,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,565 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 39,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 39,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,559 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,691 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2017 34,295 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2016 34,275 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 34,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 33,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,835 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,677 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,405 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,564 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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S18 TEM is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 S18 TEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S18 TEM registered?

S18 TEM is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is S18 TEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 TEM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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