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EF55 ZBC

2005 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,551 mi
Last recorded47,551 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 47,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 45,780 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 44,422 miles

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

Front Upper top suspension mounts have play/ both sides

Nearside Rear Upper silencer casing corroded

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 43,464 miles

Both front upper suspension top mounts have movement/play

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 41,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 41,980 miles

Central Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,716 miles

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low

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

both rear tyres wearing on the inner/outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,728 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 36,728 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,636 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 32,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,685 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 21,569 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 18,373 miles

coolant leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 15,264 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 15,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 12,232 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 9,028 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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EF55 ZBC is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF55 ZBC, 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 EF55 ZBC registered?

EF55 ZBC is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is EF55 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 ZBC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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