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X778 YGW

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,505 mi
Last recorded147,505 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 147,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,837 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 95,837 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 135,728 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 127,074 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,415 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2016 119,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2015 114,320 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 109,208 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light corrossion to underbody

Fail 2 Oct 2014 109,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light corrossion to underbody

Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,783 miles

OSF wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,486 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 82,486 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,071 miles

corrosion to offside front door shut area

headlamp aims on lower limit

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside rear and nearside rear back plates damp

offside rear lamp damaged

rattle from cat heat shield

various body defects

Fail 1 Oct 2011 67,071 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion to offside front door shut area

headlamp aims on lower limit

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front tyre at 1.6mm - advise replacement

offside rear and nearside rear back plates damp

offside rear lamp damaged

rattle from cat heat shield

spare tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

various body defects

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 50,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,958 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 38,871 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 32,878 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,397 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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X778 YGW is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X778 YGW, 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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X778 YGW is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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