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VA52 SVL

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,205 mi
Last recorded126,205 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 SVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,205 miles

Eml on.

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

Nearside rear sill slightly corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml light on

Pass 5 Jul 2023 105,892 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 105,794 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has age related corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2022 85,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,564 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,266 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,539 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,742 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,982 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,169 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,870 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,968 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 52,998 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,234 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,381 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 48,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,775 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,490 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 43,490 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2005 40,782 miles

Offside Front 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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VA52 SVL is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA52 SVL, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA52 SVL registered?

VA52 SVL is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VA52 SVL safe to buy?

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