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V490 SJO

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,233 mi
Last recorded105,233 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 SJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,233 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 104,562 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 104,561 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired seal [has spot welds lower edge of repair] (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper switch inscure

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,305 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 101,305 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,521 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 98,478 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering locking device missing Steering not locking (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,935 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,612 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 74,578 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,805 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,107 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 56,107 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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 15 Jun 2007 47,093 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 35,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear prop/differential oil seal leaking reccommend replacement to avoid premature differential failure

Pass 28 Jan 2006 35,377 miles

rear prop/differential oil seal leaking reccommend replacement to avoid premature differential failure

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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V490 SJO is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V490 SJO, 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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What year was V490 SJO registered?

V490 SJO is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V490 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 SJO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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