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YG51 VDF

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,168 mi
Last recorded107,168 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 VDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 107,168 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body has an unsafe modification wheel arch jagged (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside central inner sill corroded and holed

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear door supports missing

all chassis corroded

offside and nearside rear towing eye to chassis collapsed with corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2017 100,847 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 100,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low 2 (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016
Pass 14 Nov 2015 91,455 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 91,416 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,690 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Nov 2014 86,666 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 78,301 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,062 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,441 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 65,441 miles

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,350 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,815 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 53,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,992 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 47,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,946 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,103 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 36,103 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 27,736 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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YG51 VDF 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 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG51 VDF, 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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YG51 VDF is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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