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Y449 NFB

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 NFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,204 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,334 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both undersills and surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Lenses damaged (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Boot doors damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both undersills and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 110,609 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear floor and surrounding areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 110,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,805 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 5 Aug 2020 104,805 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,115 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 97,113 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both chassis by inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,881 miles

155 / 80 / 13 tyres fitted

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

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,780 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light on

front exhaust mount bracket missing - corroded away

front spot lamps not working

nearside outer sill dented & surface rust

rear wiper blade smearing - completely split

Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light on

front exhaust mount bracket missing - corroded away

front spot lamps not working

nearside outer sill dented & surface rust

rear wiper blade smearing - completely split

Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

various components under vehicle covered with grease

Fail 26 Jul 2013 68,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

various components under vehicle covered with grease

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,014 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,785 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 63,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,022 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 45,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,181 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 40,181 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 32,425 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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Y449 NFB is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y449 NFB, 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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Y449 NFB is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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