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AP54 TLJ

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,873 mi
Last recorded108,873 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 TLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,873 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 108,873 miles

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 107,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment to rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment to rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front outer sills corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2021 104,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,769 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,718 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 99,626 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,225 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,968 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,002 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 94,966 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,858 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,192 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,677 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,822 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 81,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,844 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,844 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,457 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,641 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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AP54 TLJ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP54 TLJ, 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 AP54 TLJ registered?

AP54 TLJ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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