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V38 FLL

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,340 mi
Last recorded58,340 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 FLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 58,340 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill covered with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has surface corrosion covered with underseal

Fail 9 Jul 2024 58,332 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits c,o 0.57 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2/pipes axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 58,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2022 57,289 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 57,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 55,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,022 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 54,022 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,850 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 52,850 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 50,624 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

advise both outer sills rusty & weak

advise rear exhaust rubbers pr condition

Fail 31 Jan 2018 48,948 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

advise both outer sills rusty & weak

advise n/s/f tyre walls perished

advise rear exhaust rubbers pr condition

Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,600 miles

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

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

advise both outer sills weak but not load bearing. ( main chassis is solid )

advise n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear exhaust outer casing poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2015 45,080 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/f outer sill damaged & holed

advise rear exhaust outer casing in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,693 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,693 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 42,619 miles

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

advise rear exhaust poor condition (outer casing) & rubber mounting perished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,619 miles

advise rear exhaust poor condition (outer casing) & rubber mounting perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,814 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 41,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,579 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,344 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,753 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 36,652 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 35,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 35,397 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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V38 FLL is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V38 FLL, 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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V38 FLL is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V38 FLL shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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