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W442 VGU

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,625 mi
Last recorded117,625 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 117,625 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 117,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,134 miles

both rear tyres getting low

nearside front tyre nearing limit

nearside obligatory mirror glass poor condition

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Fail 4 Apr 2013 111,133 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres getting low

nearside front tyre nearing limit

nearside obligatory mirror glass poor condition

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in both steering rack-ends

Pass 13 Mar 2012 101,200 miles

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside front door slightly cracked

offside front inner door sill too inner wheel arch surface corrosion

rear axle bushes starting too perish

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

small stone chip in front windscreen

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front jacking points

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front inner wheel arches

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front to rear inner sills in several places

surface corrosion too rear chassis rails + rear inner wheel arches nearside + offside

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,899 miles

Oil leak

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

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside door mirror cracked

rear axle bushes starting too perish

small stone chip in front wind screen

surface corroison too nearside + offside front inner wheel arches

surface corroison too nearside + offside front jacking points

surface corroison too rear inner sills

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front inner door sills to inner wheel arches

Fail 12 Mar 2011 93,867 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside door mirror cracked

Oil leak

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

rear axle bushes starting too perish

small stone chip in front wind screen

surface corroison too nearside + offside front inner wheel arches

surface corroison too nearside + offside front jacking points

surface corroison too rear inner sills

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front inner door sills to inner wheel arches

Pass 13 Mar 2010 83,232 miles

front & rear number plates starting to deteriote

nearside + offside rear axel bushes starting to perish

oil leak

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

surface corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

surface corrosion to offside front jacking point

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,393 miles

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

front + rear number plates starting too deteriorate

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,058 miles

handbarke slight travel

Fail 17 Mar 2008 76,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbarke slight travel

surface corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,684 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 57,683 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

0/s front brake -- brake bind developing

Pass 17 Mar 2006 49,165 miles

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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W442 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W442 VGU, 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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What year was W442 VGU registered?

W442 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W442 VGU safe to buy?

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