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AO04 MPU

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

74,003 mi
Last recorded74,003 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 MPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,003 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 74,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,431 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 73,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,306 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hub Oil Leak

Fail 5 Sep 2023 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner + Outer Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner + Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hub Oil Leak

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hub Oil Leak

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 70,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hub Oil Leak

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,540 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leak offside rear hub

Pass 26 May 2020 67,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil leak offside rear hub

Fail 19 May 2020 67,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak offside rear hub

Pass 8 May 2019 65,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 63,556 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

mil light illuminated

Fail 8 May 2018 63,556 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

mil light illuminated

Pass 8 May 2017 60,224 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

mil illuminated

rear wiperblade split

Pass 10 May 2016 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear hub slight misting of oil

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 57,150 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear hub slight misting of oil

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 53,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak offside rear hub

Pass 8 May 2014 50,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 42,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,579 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.........check tracking.

Fail 9 May 2011 38,579 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.........check tracking.

Pass 11 May 2010 35,802 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 31,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,724 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 24,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,193 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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AO04 MPU is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO04 MPU, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO04 MPU is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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