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Y168 NLP

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,608 mi
Last recorded78,608 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 NLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 78,608 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 78,608 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 76,975 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 76,975 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 68,916 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 68,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,776 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 52,776 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 46,894 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 46,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,606 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,044 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 27,268 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,268 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 27,268 miles

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

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

near side front steering arm slightly play. read box starting to coroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,626 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2010 22,626 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,969 miles

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,545 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,930 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 13,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y168 NLP is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y168 NLP, 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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What year was Y168 NLP registered?

Y168 NLP is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y168 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y168 NLP shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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