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X291 YBV

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,528 mi
Last recorded112,528 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 YBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,528 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 112,524 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 107,470 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing outter edge

Fail 13 Oct 2010 107,468 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 104,746 miles

advice only oil leak from engine

advice only parking brake lever is close to the limit on reserve travel

cracks in offside rear lamp lens

Fail 9 Sep 2009 104,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advice only oil leak from engine

cracks in offside rear lamp lens

Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,923 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 98,030 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 98,002 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

high level brake light has bulbs out

Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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X291 YBV is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 X291 YBV, 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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X291 YBV is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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