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CE05 VEW

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,819 mi
Last recorded96,819 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 96,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,512 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 91,512 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,036 miles

Lower underbody rusting badly in places

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate rusting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 87,036 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate rusting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,899 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 76,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,757 miles

underbody/chassis rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,596 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody rusting

Fail 12 Feb 2016 64,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody rusting

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,304 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,825 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,232 miles

both front brake discs rusting

both rear tyres wearing/worn on inside edges

movement in steering rack end shafts n/s and o/s/front

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,972 miles

under body starting to rust

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,897 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 17 Feb 2010 30,897 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,179 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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CE05 VEW 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 70.8%.

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 CE05 VEW, 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 CE05 VEW registered?

CE05 VEW is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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