2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Suzuki Carry MOT pass rate and common faults

425 MOT tests in 2024. 54.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time54.4%
Failed or needed repairs45.6%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 425 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
    28 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.1%
  2. Suspension25.9%
  3. Body & chassis14.1%
  4. Brakes12.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  7. Tyres7.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)10.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.2%

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 2002 Suzuki Carry?

In 2024, 54.4% of 2002 Suzuki Carry cars passed their MOT first time, across 425 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Suzuki Carry?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Suzuki Carry reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).