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A16 TNJ

2005 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,092 mi
Last recorded45,092 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 45,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 41,862 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 37,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 30,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 28,675 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 28,674 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,062 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,261 miles

Rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 18,659 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 16,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some corrosion of the rear exhaust section.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion of the rear exhaust section.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,553 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,901 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,206 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?

Based on 253,987 MOT tests across 16,746 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
16,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,614
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 7,533
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,124
Stop lamp not working 5,596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
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A16 TNJ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Carry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 TNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Carry typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Carry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 TNJ registered?

A16 TNJ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is A16 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 TNJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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