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Y239 SVS

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

94,260 mi
Last recorded94,260 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 SVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 94,260 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 94,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 90,424 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 88,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,874 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 85,874 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,576 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 83,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 77,959 miles

wheel nuts and brake pads not visible

Fail 23 Nov 2019 77,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wheel nuts and brake pads not visible

Pass 19 Nov 2018 74,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 74,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,990 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,989 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,898 miles

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

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

bottom arm inner bush has some wear

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,332 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 65,332 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,751 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,941 miles

advise o/s r lens has damage

Fail 7 Nov 2013 61,941 miles

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

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

advise o/s r lens has damage

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,984 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 54,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,526 miles

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

Rear 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,376 miles

Rear 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,906 miles

1,Adviseable to replace all wiper blades.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,078 miles

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

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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Y239 SVS is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y239 SVS, 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 Y239 SVS registered?

Y239 SVS is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 8 July 2001.

Is Y239 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y239 SVS shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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