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Y553 DWL

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,677 mi
Last recorded70,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 DWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 70,677 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 67,851 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,406 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,102 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 63,102 miles

Exhaust system coroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap o ring slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2020 60,005 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 58,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 55,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,170 miles

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 54,604 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 54,604 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 53,864 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 53,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,382 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,349 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2011 50,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 47,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,989 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,306 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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Y553 DWL 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 84%.

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 Y553 DWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y553 DWL registered?

Y553 DWL is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y553 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y553 DWL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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