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EF05 LWU

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,176 mi
Last recorded103,176 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,176 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 103,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 100,381 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,008 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,421 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s + n/s outer sills becoming corroded.(o/s front section corroded)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 78,421 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s + n/s outer sills becoming corroded.(o/s front section corroded)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,017 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,020 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,924 miles

exhaust rear section showing corrsion/layer seperation

Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear section showing corrsion/layer seperation

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,712 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s front wiper blade perishing at end

Pass 25 May 2011 43,478 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges ( o/s showing more wear )

rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 35,364 miles

rear exhaust box advance corrsion

Pass 26 May 2009 28,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,806 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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EF05 LWU is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF05 LWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 LWU registered?

EF05 LWU is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is EF05 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LWU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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