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EF54 KAU

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,442 mi
Last recorded127,442 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 KAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 127,442 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 127,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 123,347 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 118,673 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 118,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,183 miles

General corrosion to underside components

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 103,448 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 103,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Sensing valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,066 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,196 miles

front brake discs

nsf steering rack arm

Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs

nsf steering rack arm

Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,287 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 84,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,740 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,615 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,517 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 43,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 26,939 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

front number plate damaged to mot limits.

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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EF54 KAU is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF54 KAU, 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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EF54 KAU is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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