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X741 VPU

2000 Suzuki Carry

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

95,487 mi
Last recorded95,487 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 VPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 95,487 miles

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2025 95,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 93,425 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2024 93,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 92,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 92,654 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,986 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2022 50,545 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,533 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 50,116 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 49,603 miles

Front both brakes binding

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,816 miles

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Fail 10 Jan 2018 48,816 miles

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

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,281 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,116 miles

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Fail 26 Nov 2015 47,116 miles

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

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,300 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,300 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside windscreen damaged outside swept area

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2012 41,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside windscreen damaged outside swept area

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,091 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 35,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,470 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 29,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,658 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,553 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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X741 VPU is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 X741 VPU, 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 X741 VPU registered?

X741 VPU is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X741 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X741 VPU shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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