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Y243 GKV

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 GKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 102,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 100,780 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 100,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 99,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,109 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,432 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 94,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,375 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 91,601 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack assembly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 89,224 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 89,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 86,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 84,744 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 79,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,947 miles

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

offside front wiper blade starting to split cleans ok

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,976 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,482 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 51,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,946 miles

Rear 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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Y243 GKV 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 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y243 GKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y243 GKV registered?

Y243 GKV is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y243 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y243 GKV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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