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Y271 ABL

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,884 mi
Last recorded144,884 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 ABL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 144,884 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 139,187 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 139,187 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 133,840 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing (Avise).

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

clutch rubber missing

engine light on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 127,180 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

clutch rubber missing

engine light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 119,522 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine managment light staying on

n/s/ mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,201 miles

exhaust fouling on body

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear indicator len cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 99,604 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

nearside door mirror slightly damaged, affecting view to rear

offside rear direction indicator lens slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2009 99,604 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine Management Light illuminated

nearside door mirror slightly damaged, affecting view to rear

offside rear direction indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,545 miles

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

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

offside sliding door external handle incomplete

slight free play detected in steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2008 86,545 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

offside sliding door external handle incomplete

slight free play detected in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,483 miles

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

internal (catalyst of) catalytic converter insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,032 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 62,030 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 50,651 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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Y271 ABL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y271 ABL, 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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Y271 ABL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y271 ABL safe to buy?

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