MOT failure data · 2025
Suzuki Carry MOT problems
Across every Suzuki Carry that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, on 13.2% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 26.71%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Suzuki Carry MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 13.2% |
| 2 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 5.53% |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced | Body, chassis, structure | 4.83% |
| 4 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 4.15% |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 3.38% |
| 6 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.12% |
| 7 | Catalyst emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.07% |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.05% |
| 9 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.65% |
| 10 | Exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases | Body, chassis, structure | 2.51% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Suzuki Carry, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Suzuki Carry buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Suzuki Carry?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Suzuki Carry MOT FAQs
What does a Suzuki Carry most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Suzuki Carry cars failing their 2025 MOT was "component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength", appearing on 13.2% of failure items.
Does this mean my Suzuki Carry will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Suzuki Carry that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Suzuki Carry passed 65.48% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Suzuki Carry's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Suzuki Carry MOT pass rate · used Suzuki Carry buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.