MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST ABOVE MOT LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hand brake performance poor just mot pass
Nearside Rear light lens damaged no white light showing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear door guide in very poor condition [corroded]
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear light lens is cracked
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both headlamp aims poor
both inner sills are quite rusty
front brake pads wearing low
handbrake travel is high
rear brake pipes across rear axle are quite rusty
slight play in both inner rack ends
tail gate does not latch fully closed properly
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear light lens is cracked
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both headlamp aims poor
both inner sills are quite rusty
front brake pads wearing low
handbrake travel is high
rear brake pipes across rear axle are quite rusty
slight play in both inner rack ends
tail gate does not latch fully closed properly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
both inner sills are quite rusty
slight crack in the n/s/r light
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155r13c (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
both inner sills are quite rusty
slight crack in the n/s/r light
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center of the outer sill n/s/f 14inchs away from seat belt mount (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light is on
exhaust system is very rusty
slight play in the n/s inner track rod end
small stone chip in the o/s/f lower edge
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center of the outer sill n/s/f 14inchs away from seat belt mount (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light is on
exhaust system is very rusty
o/s headlamp beam pattern is very poor
slight play in the n/s inner track rod end
small stone chip in the o/s/f lower edge
exhaust back box is very rusty
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both headlamp beam patterns are poor
quite a lot of lift in the n/s/f strut top mount
slight play in the o/s/f inner rack end
vehicles chassis is quite rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both headlamp beam patterns are poor
exhaust back box is very rusty
quite a lot of lift in the n/s/f strut top mount
slight play in the o/s/f inner rack end
vehicles chassis is quite rusty
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box is very rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box is very rusty
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
evidence of accident damage to o/s/r of vehicle
exhaust system very rusty
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
evidence of accident damage to o/s/r of vehicle
both outer sills are damaged
evidence of slight play in the n/s/f steering tie rod
exhaust is quite rusty
n/s/r tyre is wearing close too the legal limit
o/s/r tyre is wearing low
damage too o/s/r of vehicle
evidence of slight play in the n/s/f strut top mounting
exhaust is quite rusty
front brake pads are wearing low on the inner brake pads
slight play in the n/s steering tie rod end
accident damage to o/s of vehicle
evidence of play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y438 CGC is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y438 CGC, 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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Y438 CGC is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 March 2001.
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