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W917 YAV

2000 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,356 mi
Last recorded88,356 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 YAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to cat join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

internal handbrake lever damaged but working as intended

Pass 31 Jan 2024 78,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill repair carried out / heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + inner sills damaged rear / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 78,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill repair carried out / heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail lamp damaged / tapped over (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + inner sills damaged rear / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 76,738 miles

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,968 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2020 72,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (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))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 69,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,320 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 68,320 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,799 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod

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 3 Nov 2015 62,918 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,689 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,371 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2012 55,197 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 55,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2011 50,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 45,115 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 45,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 40,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,146 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 36,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,799 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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W917 YAV is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W917 YAV, 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 W917 YAV registered?

W917 YAV is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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