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Y517 WSM

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,966 mi
Last recorded158,966 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 158,966 miles

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

panels have been repaired but has been covered in a substance

Fail 17 Aug 2020 158,966 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury nearside front innerwings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury offside rear under panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 148,557 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 157,935 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 156,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 153,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 148,189 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 148,107 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 132,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 122,013 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,992 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 110,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,269 miles

Both front wipers torn at ends.

Damage to offside front wing/bumper area.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 98,269 miles

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

Both front wipers torn at ends.

Damage to offside front wing/bumper area.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,396 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 69,688 miles

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

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

Offside steering rack drum stick has slight play.

Fail 3 Mar 2007 69,688 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside steering rack drum stick has slight play.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,070 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 WSM is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y517 WSM, 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 WSM is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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