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Y356 RCR

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

157,663 mi
Last recorded157,663 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 RCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 157,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear lamp unit damaged.

headlamps have a reduced light output intensity.

vehicle has general underside corrosion.

Fail 31 Mar 2025 157,660 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear lamp unit damaged.

headlamps have a reduced light output intensity.

vehicle has general underside corrosion.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 157,292 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

sump heavily corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 157,286 miles

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

sump heavily corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 157,281 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

sump heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 156,928 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear axle corroded near excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Fail 20 Jan 2023 156,925 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear axle corroded near excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 150,330 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 150,328 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 145,823 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion to front and rear inner wheelarches

Fail 11 Nov 2020 145,814 miles

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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion to front inner wheelarches

Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,942 miles

Offside Corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Upper Corrosion to inner wheelarch

Offside Holed corrosion to outer sill, just out of prescribed area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 138,587 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded (holed corrosion to nearside outer sill)

General corrosion to underside

Fail 25 Oct 2018 138,560 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded (holed corrosion to nearside outer sill)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to CAT (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 138,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit worn outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2016 137,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

general body corrosion

inner rack play

wipers poor

Pass 4 Feb 2015 137,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under side of vehicle very corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 135,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box poor condition

slight play in nearside inner end steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2013 135,955 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box poor condition

slight play in nearside inner end steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2011 135,938 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 135,192 miles

underside of vehicle corroding in various places

Fail 28 Jul 2010 135,189 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)

underside of vehicle corroding in various places

Pass 7 Apr 2009 135,074 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2009 135,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2008 131,693 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 131,693 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 126,914 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 126,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2006 112,761 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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Y356 RCR is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 Y356 RCR, 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 Y356 RCR registered?

Y356 RCR is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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