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Y256 GYJ

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,371 mi
Last recorded121,371 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 GYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 121,371 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ( Sill area. ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( inner & outer sill areas. ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 110,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,090 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

n/s/f & o/s/f inner sill/jacking point corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 103,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

n/s/f & o/s/f inner sill/jacking point corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,252 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

o/s/f outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 5 Aug 2016 97,252 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

o/s/f outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,917 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 90,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,812 miles

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak diff

Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,364 miles

oil leak diff area

Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak diff area

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,380 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,738 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,045 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,407 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,847 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 38,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,106 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y256 GYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y256 GYJ, 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 Y256 GYJ registered?

Y256 GYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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