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Y748 NLU

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,209 mi
Last recorded40,209 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 NLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 40,209 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 39,719 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 39,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,785 miles

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Hinge seized (3.1 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 38,218 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,170 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 37,170 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 36,418 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 36,418 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 35,429 miles

exhaust heat shield very rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,411 miles

ONE OF THE EXHAUST BOX REAR MOUNTING BROKEN OFF

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

Fail 14 Oct 2017 34,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL BY RADIUS ARM MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

ONE OF THE EXHAUST BOX REAR MOUNTING BROKEN OFF

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,322 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,631 miles

both front wiper blades smeary

offside front brake pads getting low

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,790 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,913 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,513 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,177 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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Y748 NLU is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y748 NLU, 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 Y748 NLU registered?

Y748 NLU is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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