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V126 DVU

1999 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,076 mi
Last recorded105,076 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Carry71,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 DVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion on rear arches

Fail 18 Feb 2016 105,001 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill many areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill many areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion on rear arches

Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,960 miles

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

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

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,199 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

hanbrake has a lot of travel

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,196 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

hanbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,272 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 77,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,450 miles

Spare wheel worn thought to cords.

Unable to shut bonnet.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 70,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare wheel worn thought to cords.

Unable to shut bonnet.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,676 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 64,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,745 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,594 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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V126 DVU is a 1999 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 71,472 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 V126 DVU, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V126 DVU is a 1999 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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