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AV55 OVL

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,721 mi
Last recorded103,721 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 103,721 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2024 99,903 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODING (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODING (5.3.2 (b))

REAR TRANSVERSE TUBE / FOG LAMP SUPPORT CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2022 92,609 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2021 88,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear light bar corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 88,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear light bar corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,570 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODING

Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,005 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Under body rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2019 81,005 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Under body rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,182 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 76,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,000 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,796 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,186 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,332 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,103 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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AV55 OVL 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 81%.

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 AV55 OVL, 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 AV55 OVL registered?

AV55 OVL is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AV55 OVL safe to buy?

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