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BG05 RFE

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,297 mi
Last recorded161,297 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 161,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 150,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 143,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 137,826 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 133,975 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel

Fail 11 Feb 2020 133,975 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 13 Feb 2019 126,073 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded between load sensing valve and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 126,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded between load sensing valve and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 118,880 miles

EML Illuminated indicating a fault

OS & NS Sils corroded and holed not within any prescribed areas

Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,920 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 111,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 102,140 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 101,832 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 78,987 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,606 miles

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

exhaust centre section bracket snapped of but exhaust still supperted

Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre section bracket snapped of but exhaust still supperted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,838 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 65,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,051 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,036 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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BG05 RFE is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG05 RFE, 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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BG05 RFE is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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