2000 Suzuki Carry — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Suzuki Carry passed 69.5% of its 1,348 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.7% of the time, so this is 3.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.3%) and emissions & environmental (14.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, catalyst emissions and ball joint — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 265 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 30.0% versus 24.6%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 28.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.3% | 206 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 14.2% | 191 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 154 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.6% | 102 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.0% | 81 |
| 6 | Brakes | 5.8% | 78 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 265 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 254 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 90 |
| 4 | Chassis condition | 76 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 65 |
| 6 | Wipers | 64 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 28.3% | 382 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.5% | 344 |
| 3 | Other defects | 22.8% | 307 |
| 4 | Tyres | 21.5% | 290 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.2% | 178 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 154 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 252 | 24.6% |
| 60-90k | 472 | 28.2% |
| 90-120k | 363 | 36.6% |
| 120-150k | 152 | 36.2% |
| 150k+ | 80 | 30.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 355 | 29.9% |
| 2022 | 315 | 31.1% |
| 2023 | 257 | 29.2% |
| 2024 | 227 | 31.7% |
| 2025 | 194 | 30.9% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Carry
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 15.3% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (15.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Emissions & environmental (14.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (11.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Suzuki Carrys pass their MOT?
69.5% of the 1,348 2000 Suzuki Carry MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Suzuki Carry?
Suspension, recorded in 15.3% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (14.2%).
Does the 2000 Carry get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.6% in the 30-60k band to 30.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,348 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.