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Y957 GAX

2001 Suzuki Carry

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,876 mi
Last recorded86,876 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 GAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,876 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,136 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and lower u j joint (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 79,808 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 79,731 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))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,912 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2022 73,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,046 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 65,884 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 54,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective rubber moved (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 49,886 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,662 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 46,648 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,310 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 39,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 33,059 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,497 miles

slight buckles in offside front wheel rim

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,066 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 25,066 miles

Inner Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,163 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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Y957 GAX is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y957 GAX, 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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What year was Y957 GAX registered?

Y957 GAX is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y957 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y957 GAX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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