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VK52 BSX

2002 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

102,538 mi
Last recorded102,538 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 BSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,538 miles

EML illuminated

Front jacking points corroded

Rear diff noisy

Slight handbrake travel

Fail 2 Apr 2026 102,538 miles

EML illuminated

Front jacking points corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear diff noisy

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 26 Mar 2025 89,436 miles

Nearside sliding door handle broken

Rear axle noisey

eml 0n

Fail 26 Mar 2025 89,436 miles

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

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

Nearside sliding door handle broken

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

Rear axle noisey

Spare tyre defective soft ()

eml 0n

Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,694 miles

Rear axle noisey

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both side door handles broken

Fail 26 Mar 2024 74,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle noisey

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both side door handles broken

Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 65,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,187 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,121 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 59,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,459 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,075 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 51,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,403 miles

both front outer sills damaged.

various points of corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 41,401 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer sills damaged.

various points of corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 38,282 miles

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Fail 1 Feb 2013 38,282 miles

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

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

FRON T DROP LINK BUSHES WORN

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,514 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,070 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 36,036 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,264 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 33,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,655 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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VK52 BSX is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 VK52 BSX, 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.

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What year was VK52 BSX registered?

VK52 BSX is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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