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YH52 NLV

2002 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

129,034 mi
Last recorded129,034 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Carry61,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 NLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 129,034 miles

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))

both rear tyres low on tread

non standard wheels fitted

Fail 13 May 2026 129,034 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake comes all the way to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits there is no listing for this suzuki in the database to carry out an extended test but exhaust leak may be the cause of high readings (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak high lambda (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

both rear tyres low on tread

non standard wheels fitted

Pass 19 May 2025 126,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 128,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 120,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 120,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 115,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer sill has small hole/corrosion but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 109,022 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 109,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 107,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 107,170 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 107,064 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRNG AND SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTINGS. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TYRE.

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 100,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT OFFSIDE WHEEL CYLINDER. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail FERRULE. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TYRE.

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,202 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 91,040 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES BEHIND FUEL TANK. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,450 miles

Corrosion on front ends of nearside and offside sills.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill area weak and corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 76,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill area weak and corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,781 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill not effecting any load bearing suspension mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2015 69,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill not effecting any load bearing suspension mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 62,971 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,224 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,224 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,824 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 31,289 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,628 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 12,428 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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YH52 NLV is a 2002 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,437 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 YH52 NLV, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YH52 NLV registered?

YH52 NLV is a 2002 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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