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Y538 PMW

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,196 mi
Last recorded123,196 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 PMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 123,196 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,012 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 115,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,313 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,039 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,582 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,601 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,647 miles

small split in nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,346 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

n/s/f tyre low tread + wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low tread + wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2008 76,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

front no. plate cracked

n/s/f tyre low tread + wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low tread + wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2007 72,483 miles

Front No Plate damaged

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 69,906 miles

Front No Plate damaged

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

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

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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Y538 PMW is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y538 PMW, 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 Y538 PMW registered?

Y538 PMW is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y538 PMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 PMW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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