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W185 JBV

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 114,403 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,504 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 112,469 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,245 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 110,245 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s +o/s sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,029 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive N/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 105,689 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,479 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 103,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,768 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 99,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,677 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,399 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 87,399 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,972 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2012 80,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,997 miles

back box starting to rust

rear axle brake pipe starting to rust

slight play both in rack ends

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,654 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,654 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,868 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 27,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2006 26,418 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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W185 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W185 JBV, 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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W185 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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