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X979 EKJ

2000 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,220 mi
Last recorded175,220 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Carry71,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 EKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 175,220 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 175,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 167,841 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 167,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 161,095 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 161,095 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 154,245 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 14,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,482 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 52,482 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 130,875 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 122,018 miles

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

note o/s door to open

Fail 6 May 2010 122,018 miles

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

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

note o/s door to open

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,225 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 21,225 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 99,856 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,719 miles

Steering column u/j has slight play, also slight play in n/s rack arm.

Fail 22 Aug 2005 76,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 76,017 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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X979 EKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X979 EKJ, 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 X979 EKJ registered?

X979 EKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X979 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X979 EKJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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