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W597 DVY

2000 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,745 mi
Last recorded73,745 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 DVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 73,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,241 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 66,231 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,751 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 60,751 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 53,218 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 53,218 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Fail 5 Aug 2005 52,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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W597 DVY is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W597 DVY, 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 W597 DVY registered?

W597 DVY is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W597 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 DVY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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