2002 Suzuki Carry · 1,589 MOT tests
2002 Suzuki Carry reliability
2002 Suzuki Carrys fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Carry years (1,589 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Carrys: 44%)
- 45.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Carrys: 44%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 81,808
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,589
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10.6% of tests fail here (60% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Suzuki Carry
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.1%
- Suspension20%
- Body, chassis and structure11.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.6%
- Brakes10.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres6.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 9.69%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.85%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 4.59%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.28%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.78%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.3%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.29%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.31%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (7.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.67%) · Body structure corroded but rigid (6.36%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Suzuki Carry reliable?
2002 Suzuki Carrys fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Carry years (1,589 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Suzuki Carry MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (9.69% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.85% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Suzuki Carry have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Suzuki Carry shows 81,808 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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