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W596 VRE

2000 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,483 mi
Last recorded66,483 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 VRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,483 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 66,461 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 66,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe securing bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner arch (inside vehicle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner sill to out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all underbody

nearside side repeater deteriorated

no match for this vehicle in the emissions database- pre catalyst test performed

unable to open tailgate

Pass 20 May 2019 62,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody

front brake imbalance requirements just met

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

no match for this vehicle in emissions database- pre catalyst test performed

Fail 17 May 2019 62,658 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody

front brake imbalance requirements just met

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

no match for this vehicle in emissions database- pre catalyst test performed

Fail 11 Sep 2017 62,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to both rear outer arches

corrosion to front and rear steering and suspension components - not seriously weakened

corrosion to underbody

nearside and offside front brake binding lightly

nearside side repeater deteriorated - still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,891 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

front hub assy's corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

front hub assy's corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,144 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front hubs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front hubs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,114 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 52,110 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

CO ON LIMITS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,481 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,287 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 49,257 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,208 miles

Slight corrosion nearside rear and offside rear outer sill

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,343 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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W596 VRE is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W596 VRE, 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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W596 VRE is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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