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X495 VCD

2000 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,007 mi
Last recorded141,007 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 VCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 141,007 miles

Outer OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES CORRODED

Fail 21 Oct 2025 141,005 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Outer OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2024 137,280 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 137,278 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 133,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 133,052 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 123,536 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 115,613 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 115,611 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,802 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 102,799 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 89,679 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,528 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 78,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,926 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 68,924 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,455 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,362 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,591 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 48,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,359 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,596 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 45,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,448 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 43,448 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,406 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,534 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,795 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,743 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 35,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,612 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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X495 VCD is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X495 VCD, 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 X495 VCD registered?

X495 VCD is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X495 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X495 VCD shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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