Suzuki Carry MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 137,088 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 42.0%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Suzuki Carry MOT Reliability Overview
The Suzuki Carry is a well-known vehicle in the UK, with 137,088 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 25 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 58.0% and a failure rate of 42.0%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Suzuki Carry earns a "Below Average" reliability rating. The average Suzuki Carry presents for MOT with approximately 69,674 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2014 models achieve the highest pass rate at 100.0%, while 1999 models have the lowest at 53.7%. This 46.3 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Suzuki Carry is Suspension, affecting 34.4% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Brakes at 28.2%. Tyres rounds out the top three at 24.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
Based on MOT data, 2005 models have the highest pass rate at 57.8%.
Based on 2024 MOT test results only — the most recent data available. "Built" = year of manufacture. Cars need their first MOT at 3 years old, so the newest cars shown are from ~3 years ago.
Bar chart showing pass rate by manufacture year from 2003 to 2005
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 8 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Suzuki Carry vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 24 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Suzuki Carry. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 20 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Suzuki Carry actually sees a 8% decrease in failure rate after the warranty period. This is likely due to survivorship bias — unreliable cars are already off the road by this age. Peak failure occurs at age 20 (47.1% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
Click a category to see specific failure items.
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 37.7% | 51,668 |
| 2 | Brakes | 32.9% | 45,054 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 30.7% | 42,182 |
| 4 | Tyres | 28.0% | 38,342 |
| 5 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 12.4% | 17,027 |
| 6 | Driver's View Of The Road | 12.2% | 16,662 |
| 7 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 6.5% | 8,888 |
| 8 | Body, Structure And General Items | 4.6% | 6,290 |
| 9 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 4.0% | 5,528 |
| 10 | Steering | 3.7% | 5,041 |
| 11 | Visibility | 3.1% | 4,209 |
| 12 | Non-component Advisories | 2.2% | 3,016 |
| 13 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 2.0% | 2,784 |
| 14 | Registration Plates And Vin | 1.7% | 2,268 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 69,674 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5.41 | 37.7% | 51,668 |
| Brakes | 4.72 | 32.9% | 45,054 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 4.42 | 30.7% | 42,182 |
| Tyres | 4.01 | 28.0% | 38,342 |
| Visibility | 2.18 | 15.3% | 20,871 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 1.78 | 12.4% | 17,027 |
| Body & Structure | 1.59 | 11.1% | 15,178 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.58 | 4.0% | 5,528 |
| Steering | 0.53 | 3.7% | 5,041 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.32 | 2.2% | 3,016 |
| Seat Belts | 0.29 | 2.0% | 2,784 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.24 | 1.7% | 2,268 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Suzuki Carry has 69,674 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Suzuki Carry has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 6.03% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Suzuki Carry MOT Data
The Suzuki Carry is a well-known vehicle in the UK, with 137,088 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 25 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 58.0% and a failure rate of 42.0%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Suzuki Carry owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and brakes for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Carry is likely to perform.
Suspension — 34.4% of failures
Suspension issues account for 34.4% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Carry. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Brakes — 28.2% of failures
Brakes issues account for 28.2% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Carry. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Tyres — 24.0% of failures
Tyres issues account for 24.0% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Carry. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Carry?
Based on 137,088 MOT tests in our database, the Suzuki Carry has an overall pass rate of 58.0% (42.0% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Carry?
The top 3 reasons a Suzuki Carry fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (34.4%), 2. Brakes (28.2%), 3. Tyres (24.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Suzuki Carry reliable?
With a 42.0% MOT failure rate, the Carry is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Suzuki Carry?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (34.4%); Brakes (28.2%); Tyres (24.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.