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X899 HLE

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,500 mi
Last recorded103,500 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 HLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,500 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 103,500 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement free off (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 103,303 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 103,293 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rears across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Fronts unbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,811 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 93,811 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 91,943 miles

Emissions not tested hc reading too high,,, lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 90,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust shield loose above catalyst

Fail 23 Mar 2018 87,175 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust shield loose above catalyst

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,153 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,310 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 76,295 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,292 miles

all tyres starting to perish

check engine lamp on dash

damaged to n/s/f sill/lipp

o/s/f brake pads getting low

slight movement/play in o/s/f lower suspension joint

some corrosion to rear exhaust outer skin

very slight binding of front brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,372 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,346 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,467 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,468 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,391 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,835 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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X899 HLE is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X899 HLE, 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 X899 HLE registered?

X899 HLE is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X899 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X899 HLE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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