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W961 SNG

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,528 mi
Last recorded161,528 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 SNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 161,528 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 160,796 miles

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

under side corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2022 158,641 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 158,637 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 157,797 miles

Offside Front Inner arch at cab floor holed corroded not in P/A

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Fail 4 Jan 2021 157,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch at cab floor holed corroded not in P/A

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 6 Jun 2019 156,478 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 156,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 154,780 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 153,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes to and across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

rear prop seal leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2016 152,070 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 150,363 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 146,916 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on outter edge

nsr tyre wearing on both edges

osf tyre wearing on both edges and tread depth 2.5mm

Fail 28 Nov 2014 146,916 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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)

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on outter edge

nsr tyre wearing on both edges

osf tyre wearing on both edges and tread depth 2.5mm

Pass 6 Dec 2013 143,744 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 140,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 138,180 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2011 138,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 134,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 131,024 miles

n/s front tyre worn off on outer edge

some brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2009 131,021 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s front tyre worn off on outer edge

some brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2008 125,695 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

the o/s wiper blade is split

Fail 28 Nov 2008 125,695 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

the o/s wiper blade is split

Pass 26 Oct 2007 119,392 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 119,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 113,416 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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W961 SNG is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W961 SNG, 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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W961 SNG is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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