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AP05 SZG

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,198 mi
Last recorded88,198 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 83,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion, including inner sills, jacking points.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Second catalytic converter rattles

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,064 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 82,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,220 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 77,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 73,103 miles

some corrosion inner edges of front brake disc's

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,272 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,542 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,542 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,556 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,592 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,266 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,513 miles

offside front tyre worn low on edge

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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AP05 SZG is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP05 SZG, 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 AP05 SZG registered?

AP05 SZG is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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