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X228 BTA

2000 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,093 mi
Last recorded99,093 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 BTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 99,093 miles

2 X high level brake light bulbs in/op

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

oil leak from filter and back of camshaft housing

Fail 20 Jan 2012 99,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

2 X high level brake light bulbs in/op

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

oil leak from filter and back of camshaft housing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 89,663 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 89,663 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 89,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

strong smell of petrol but unable to see a leak

windscreen has alot of minor scratches

Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

strong smell of petrol but unable to see a leak

windscreen has alot of minor scratches

Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,833 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 73,795 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,397 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 41,484 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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X228 BTA is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X228 BTA, 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 X228 BTA registered?

X228 BTA is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X228 BTA safe to buy?

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