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Y852 BOC

2001 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,276 mi
Last recorded45,276 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 BOC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 45,276 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 44,964 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,632 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 44,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded rear

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded rear

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,009 miles

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2018 43,002 miles

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

back box hanging bracket broken

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 42,089 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

back box hanging bracket broken

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,040 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 8 Aug 2016 41,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,731 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 39,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 38,194 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,442 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 34,845 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 29,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 26,316 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,482 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 20,747 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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Y852 BOC is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y852 BOC, 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 Y852 BOC registered?

Y852 BOC is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y852 BOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y852 BOC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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