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Y169 YRP

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,725 mi
Last recorded59,725 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 YRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 59,725 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 59,725 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 55,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,697 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 51,697 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to back box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 50,098 miles

Rear exhaust box hangers loose

Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 46,882 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 46,882 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box resting on rear differential (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 45,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r to o/s/r above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 45,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r to o/s/r above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 43,778 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 43,778 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 42,234 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 42,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,613 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 40,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,956 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some exhaust heat sheilds corroding

Pass 29 May 2013 34,672 miles

sections of exhaust corroding.

very slight bind on both front brakes.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 318,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 31,886 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 28,408 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 28,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,309 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 20,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,290 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brakes very slightly binding

Pass 30 May 2006 15,827 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Slight play in steering rack n/s inner ball joint

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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Y169 YRP is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y169 YRP, 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 Y169 YRP registered?

Y169 YRP is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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