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Y423 GWV

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,495 mi
Last recorded92,495 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 GWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,495 miles

Exhaust System Corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear repair to light cluster

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight brake judder

Fail 28 Jul 2017 92,494 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust System Corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,207 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear run flat wear ring all way round tyre on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front brake dust backplate slightly fowling on brake disc

Offside Front headlamp clarity of image

Offside Front wheel bearing appears to be slightly noisy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner and outer tread minor injuries (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

em lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,207 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear run flat wear ring all way round tyre on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front brake dust backplate slightly fowling on brake disc

Offside Front headlamp clarity of image

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner and outer tread minor injuries (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

em lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,705 miles

clutch peddle rubber

damage to nsr light cluster

em light on

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

nsf and osf brake discs wearing and scored

nsf and osf brake pads wearing

nsr and osr brake pipes slightly corroded

osr tyre inner and outer tread wearing

parking brake travel

wheel nut to stud thread contact area

Fail 18 Jun 2015 81,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch peddle rubber

damage to nsr light cluster

em light on

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

nsf and osf brake discs wearing and scored

nsf and osf brake pads wearing

nsr and osr brake pipes slightly corroded

osr tyre inner and outer tread wearing

parking brake travel

wheel nut to stud thread contact area

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,117 miles

em light illuminated\parking brake travel\non standard wheels fitted to vehicle

exhaust corroding

injuries in windscreen\oil filter corroded and leaking\front brake discs wearing and scored\wheel stud to nut contact area on thread

Fail 29 Jul 2014 75,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

em light illuminated\parking brake travel\non standard wheels fitted to vehicle

exhaust corroding

injuries in windscreen\oil filter corroded and leaking\front brake discs wearing and scored\nsr tyre on 2mm tread depth approaching legal limit\

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,699 miles

ijurie in windscreen\os head lamp beam image\front number plate slightly deteriorated\corrosion in nsf sill not within prescribed areas\exhaust corroding\

nsf tyre for wear on edges and injuries\alloy wheel and retaining nut combination to hubs

Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,699 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)

ijurie in windscreen\os head lamp beam image\front number plate slightly deteriorated\corrosion in nsf sill not within prescribed areas\exhaust corroding\

nsf tyre for wear on edges and injuries\alloy wheel and retaining nut combination to hubs

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,915 miles

slight play detected in steering\wheel nut and alloy rim comination\corrosion development in both sills at rear\exhaust corroding\nsf wheel bearing slightly rough and noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,450 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disc,s pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 48,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 39,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body damage to nearside front

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,568 miles

body damage to nearside front

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,033 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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Y423 GWV is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y423 GWV, 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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Y423 GWV is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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