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AP54 TLK

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

163,289 mi
Last recorded163,289 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 TLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 163,289 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 163,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 155,589 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 155,582 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 149,559 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 149,556 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 143,660 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 137,516 miles

Body has slight corrosion various rust patches under side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 128,737 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 28 Feb 2014 122,525 miles

LIGHTS SWITCH FEELS LOOSE BUT OPERATION NOT AFFECTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 122,525 miles

LIGHTS SWITCH FEELS LOOSE BUT OPERATION NOT AFFECTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 21 Feb 2014 122,439 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside sills damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2013 117,540 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 117,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 104,526 miles

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

front tyres cutting out on inner edges

Fail 17 Jan 2012 104,204 miles

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

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

front tyres cutting out on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,741 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S mirror damaged.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 74,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 74,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2008 42,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TLK is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 AP54 TLK, 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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AP54 TLK is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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