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Y517 FNO

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

168,414 mi
Last recorded168,414 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 FNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 168,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 165,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 158,513 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 158,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near brake pipe mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 151,872 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 151,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 140,011 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 140,011 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near brake pipe mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,593 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 136,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded near flexy hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,189 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 125,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 118,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 105,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 97,239 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Fail 16 May 2016 97,236 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 12 May 2015 86,025 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 86,021 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 75,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,854 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 45,842 miles

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

n/s/rear trye sidewall cracking

Fail 17 May 2011 45,842 miles

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

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

n/s/rear trye sidewall cracking

Pass 24 May 2010 37,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r tyres sidwall cracking

Pass 7 May 2009 29,619 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 24,267 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 23 May 2007 18,842 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 14,626 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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Y517 FNO is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y517 FNO, 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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Y517 FNO is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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