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Y496 DGN

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,585 mi
Last recorded103,585 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 DGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 103,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 99,448 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,229 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 73,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 95,960 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 95,982 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 64,214 miles

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 4 May 2016 60,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,377 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 54,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 49,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust mounting broken

front n/plate damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2014 48,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust mounting broken

front n/plate damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,525 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear ehaust box rusted

Fail 12 Sep 2012 63,521 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear ehaust box rusted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,732 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,423 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,791 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing for roughness due to brake binding.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,139 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,639 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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Y496 DGN is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y496 DGN, 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 Y496 DGN registered?

Y496 DGN is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y496 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 DGN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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