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DF04 XLL

2004 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

78,109 mi
Last recorded78,109 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,109 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear osr and nsr wheel arches corroded inner

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,164 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 77,164 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,424 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 76,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,711 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,959 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 58,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 52,255 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 50,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Jan 2019 50,958 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Rear Heat shield insecure, Has become detached

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,514 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

both front top suspension mountings corroding

engine management light on

outer sills corroding

parts of floor and front and rear suspension corroding

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

engine management light on

front top suspension mountings corroding

outer sills corroding

parts of floor and front and rear suspension corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspension corroding

parts of rear floor corroding

rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

Fail 20 Jan 2016 46,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspension corroding

parts of rear floor corroding

rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear suspension corroding

parts of floor corroding

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

Fail 20 Jan 2015 42,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear suspension corroding

parts of floor corroding

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,962 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 32,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,004 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,927 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 28,927 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 25,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,864 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,221 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 15,221 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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DF04 XLL is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,577 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 DF04 XLL, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF04 XLL is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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