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Y502 MBV

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

216,017 mi
Last recorded216,017 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 216,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/ inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

n s f door mirror missing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 212,172 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 212,172 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 210,250 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside sill corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 210,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sided of chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white light showing (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Showing a white light (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside sill corroded

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 206,647 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside sill corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 206,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between flexi pipe to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside sill corroded

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside sill corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 202,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 202,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2014 196,785 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 196,785 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 192,536 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 192,536 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 188,428 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 May 2012 188,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 185,141 miles

EML illuminated.

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2011 185,141 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

EML illuminated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2010 182,548 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

slight play in both steering rack arms.

Pass 14 May 2009 179,367 miles

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wipers poor

Pass 24 Apr 2008 176,095 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Apr 2008 176,090 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Apr 2007 172,062 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering rack on n/s and o/s.

Fail 28 Apr 2007 172,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering rack on n/s and o/s.

Fail 3 May 2006 154,708 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

steering wheel cover coming loose

Pass 3 May 2006 154,708 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

steering wheel cover coming loose

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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Y502 MBV is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 Y502 MBV, 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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Y502 MBV is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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