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V295 MDL

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,345 mi
Last recorded163,345 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 MDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 163,345 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 163,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength viewed from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 158,403 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 158,403 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to badly leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 154,480 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 154,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 149,804 miles

All road tyres worn between 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 155/80x13

Fail 7 Mar 2023 149,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

All road tyres worn between 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 155/80x13

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 145,415 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,946 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill area corroded slightly

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive viewed from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Mar 2021 140,946 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill area corroded slightly

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive viewed from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2020 137,621 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill area slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2020 137,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill area slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 132,273 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 132,104 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,686 miles

All tyres worn to approximately 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 155/80x13

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,865 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 114,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,067 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 106,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT =1.6mm. 155/80x13

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT =1.6mm. 155/80x13

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,139 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,722 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 46,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 38,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 29,658 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 29,658 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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V295 MDL is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,052 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 V295 MDL, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V295 MDL is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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