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V953 FEC

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,932 mi
Last recorded109,932 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 FEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

serious oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Feb 2013 109,932 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

serious oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,959 miles

corrosion at front outriggers and sill backs

Fail 3 Aug 2011 106,954 miles

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

corrosion at front outriggers and sill backs

Pass 16 Aug 2010 104,841 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 104,841 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 102,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 100,333 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 100,330 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 98,203 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 98,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 95,043 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 95,042 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 91,644 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 91,581 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V953 FEC is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V953 FEC, 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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V953 FEC is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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