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WF51 VVZ

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,801 mi
Last recorded123,801 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 VVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 123,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,824 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2024 118,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2023 114,537 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2023 114,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,487 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 105,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,074 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,875 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 68,870 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,807 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,084 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2011 51,195 miles

off side track arm has slight play

rear axle oil leak

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 28 Oct 2011 51,195 miles

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

off side track arm has slight play

rear axle oil leak

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,719 miles

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

nearside and offside front sills slightly damaged

slight movement both steering arms on rack

Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,850 miles

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

both track control arm inner bushes slightly worn

centre exhaust rattling

front brake discs scored

front brake pads low

slight play in both ends of steering rack

tailgate handle stiff

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Oct 2009 37,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both track control arm inner bushes slightly worn

centre exhaust rattling

front brake discs scored

front brake pads low

slight play in both ends of steering rack

tailgate handle stiff

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Oct 2008 29,156 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,156 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

damage to front number plate

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,455 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage slight bind front brakes

slight play rack

tailgate handle stiff

Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,982 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 11,177 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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WF51 VVZ is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 66,572 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 WF51 VVZ, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF51 VVZ registered?

WF51 VVZ is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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