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Y235 PHL

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 PHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 100,488 miles

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle.

engine sump pan corroded and leaking.

Fail 16 May 2016 100,488 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle.

engine sump pan corroded and leaking.

Pass 1 May 2015 99,844 miles

engine sump pan corroded and leaking .corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle.rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,844 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump pan corroded and leaking .corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle.rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 97,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 95,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside park brake mechanism/cable seized.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

slight play in n/s/f inner steering joint.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 91,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

slight play in n/s/f inner steering joint.

Pass 29 Apr 2011 87,952 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 86,580 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 85,204 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 83,775 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y235 PHL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y235 PHL, 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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Y235 PHL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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