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Y163 GAP

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,834 mi
Last recorded175,834 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 GAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 175,834 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front Section Of Sills Bent

Corrosion Spots Around Fuel Flap & All Wheel Arches

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low On Outer Edge

Nearside Headlamp Lens Starting To Deteriorate

Offside Sliding Door Handle Broken

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Tailgate Not Staying Shut By Its Own Means

Vairous Corrosion Spots On under Floor All Over

Pass 13 May 2013 163,899 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 163,899 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 14 May 2012 151,366 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension bushes deteriorating, but not allowing excessive movement

engine management light illuminated

rear exhaust mount adrift, but exhaust still supported

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear floor section corroded

Fail 12 May 2012 151,366 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension bushes deteriorating, but not allowing excessive movement

engine management light illuminated

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust mount adrift, but exhaust still supported

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear floor section corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 134,411 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 134,411 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

engine 'smokey'

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside rear floor corroded and holed

offside front seat belt frayed

Pass 19 Jan 2010 118,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

exhaust mounts v poor cond

front wipers split

hi-level stop light n/w

rear wiper poor

slight play in steering mech

Fail 19 Jan 2010 118,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust mounts v poor cond

front wipers split

hi-level stop light n/w

rear wiper poor

slight play in steering mech

Pass 27 Apr 2009 109,615 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 93,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 58,640 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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Y163 GAP is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y163 GAP, 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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Y163 GAP is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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