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Y241 EAL

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,089 mi
Last recorded114,089 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 EAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2024 114,089 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced In wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From OS to NS hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Slight play in steering rack

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 114,030 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing,extending to strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive additional corrosion to x2 suspension strut towers and inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outersill corroded outside prescribed area

damage x2 outersills

some play internally in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,168 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,150 miles

All rubber bushes worn due to age

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

O/s n/s sills modified

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Wall Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre Walls Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 99,420 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,376 miles

brake pipes greased

inner sills corroded

slight wear in steering

Fail 1 Dec 2016 96,374 miles

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

inner sills corroded

slight wear in steering

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,336 miles

PLAY IN STEERING ARM INNER JOINT O/S.

UNDER SEALED BLACK.

Fail 14 Nov 2015 95,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PLAY IN STEERING ARM INNER JOINT O/S.

UNDER SEALED BLACK.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,819 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 92,819 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,385 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 90,351 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 79,423 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front and offside rear tyres perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,423 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front and offside rear tyres perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2011 85,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,445 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2010 83,445 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,041 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 81,041 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 80,287 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 80,286 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,414 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 75,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f head light slightly damage

nosie from rear wheels when turned

Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,799 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 68,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 61,858 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 61,858 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y241 EAL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y241 EAL, 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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Y241 EAL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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