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X231 EKL

2000 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,482 mi
Last recorded47,482 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 EKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,482 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,370 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 46,346 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light light on

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,184 miles

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

Drivers outer door handle broken on one hinge

Front brakes are slightly binding

Offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pipe into catalyst splitting and has a repair bandage

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,658 miles

temporary repair to catalyst

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,403 miles

front brakes slightly stuck on and slightly out of balance

front tyres close to limit on outer edges

rear brake out of balance

Pass 15 Sep 2005 25,926 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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X231 EKL is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X231 EKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X231 EKL registered?

X231 EKL is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X231 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X231 EKL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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