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Y253 EAL

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,124 mi
Last recorded127,124 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 EAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,124 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Feb 2020 121,989 miles

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

sills, chassis and wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 121,914 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

sills, chassis and wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,092 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension components, chassis and inner sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 117,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension components, chassis and inner sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,300 miles

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 100,670 miles

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 13 Feb 2017 100,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,214 miles

slight corrosion to underside - sills and chassis

Fail 14 Feb 2014 77,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to underside - sills and chassis

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,692 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,436 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge - check wheel alignment

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,721 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge (advise tracking to be checked/adjusted)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 48,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brakes slightly binding

slight play in both outer steering rack ball joints

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,676 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

slight play in both outer steering rack ball joints

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,515 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 41,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,179 miles

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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Y253 EAL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y253 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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What year was Y253 EAL registered?

Y253 EAL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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