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SM52 FVC

2002 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,592 mi
Last recorded70,592 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 FVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,592 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holled (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 67,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

welding repairs have been heavily underseled

Fail 13 Oct 2016 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,683 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 64,680 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 sills holed (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive failed (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,719 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 61,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 58,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,090 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,117 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 51,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,192 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 46,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,454 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,340 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 38,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,283 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,751 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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SM52 FVC is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM52 FVC, 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 SM52 FVC registered?

SM52 FVC is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is SM52 FVC safe to buy?

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