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W543 MKU

2000 Suzuki Carry

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,892 mi
Last recorded123,892 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 MKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 123,892 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 123,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 120,867 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms, lower rear facing bush's, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All of them, except Nearside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 120,860 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms, lower rear facing bush's, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All of them, except Nearside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,281 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 118,274 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,025 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 116,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 112,680 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 112,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,887 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 104,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 100,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 97,208 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 97,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

lower body sills slightly corroded and bent

Pass 25 May 2017 94,217 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 96,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 93,980 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 91,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 91,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2013 87,023 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 87,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,590 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,376 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,978 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 57,978 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,995 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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W543 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W543 MKU, 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 W543 MKU registered?

W543 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W543 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 MKU shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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