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DY05 GLF

2005 Suzuki Carry

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,242 mi
Last recorded133,242 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 133,242 miles

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

Front bumper damaged/slightly loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 127,781 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 118,429 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 106,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 106,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 98,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 98,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 98,006 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,847 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 93,847 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 93,563 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 93,534 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 92,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,384 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside headlight on high limit

Oil leak ()

slight smearing wiper blades

Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,384 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside headlight on high limit

Oil leak ()

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,566 miles

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside wiper blade slight smearing

slight splaying rear leaf springs

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 78,938 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fuel cap damaged , still sealing ok

offside front seat poor / deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2014 78,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fuel cap damaged , still sealing ok

offside front seat poor / deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 73,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust welded bracket broken

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 May 2013 73,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust welded bracket broken

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,399 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 55,730 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 55,688 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,580 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 24 Mar 2009 35,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,643 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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DY05 GLF is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY05 GLF, 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 DY05 GLF registered?

DY05 GLF is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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