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BG55 KBY

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,101 mi
Last recorded142,101 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 142,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (BOTH) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 135,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 135,131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 131,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE TO SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 124,944 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 124,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,998 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 109,966 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 101,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 95,446 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 88,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,787 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,787 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,506 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,890 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,299 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 40,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,195 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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BG55 KBY is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BG55 KBY, 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 BG55 KBY registered?

BG55 KBY is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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