Suzuki Super Carry
From 491 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 39 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 39 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 36 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 32 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 28 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 27 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 21 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 15 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 14 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 22.4% of Super Carry failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £144.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 62.7% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all Super Carrys tested had between 29,047 and 76,725 miles on the clock.
At 54,998 median miles, the Super Carry has 0.055 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Super Carry MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Super Carry has a 69.9% MOT pass rate based on 491 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Super Carry?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Super Carry is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 39 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Super Carry at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Super Carry is 54,998 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,047 and 76,725 miles.
Buying a used Super Carry?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £144 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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