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VN51 FWH

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

91,797 mi
Last recorded91,797 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 FWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 91,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber mounting on axle corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 91,796 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides - need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber mounting on axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 89,634 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 89,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis at centre and rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,495 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 86,495 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 83,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis - in nsr wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail - in front of nsr axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet hinge insecure at offside - bonnet not likely to become detached.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount on axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,210 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,316 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 72,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached of rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,102 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner sills corroded

o/s/f sill holed and corroded

rear inner wheel archs corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 68,098 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner sills corroded

o/s/f sill holed and corroded

rear inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,256 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills and chassis legs corroded

rear inner wheel archs holed and corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,512 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills and chassis corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,759 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 53,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,920 miles

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,060 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2012 43,408 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,260 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,566 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,698 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,863 miles

front tyres treads low and tyres splitting

Pass 17 Jan 2006 8,839 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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VN51 FWH is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VN51 FWH, 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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VN51 FWH is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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