2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Suzuki Carry MOT pass rate and common faults

255 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 255 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.9%
  2. Suspension23.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks20.0%
  4. Body & chassis16.5%
  5. Brakes11.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  7. Tyres5.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)17.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.8%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Suzuki Carry?

In 2024, 54.5% of 2001 Suzuki Carry cars passed their MOT first time, across 255 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Suzuki Carry?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Suzuki Carry reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).