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EJ05 SZT

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,031 mi
Last recorded64,031 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 SZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,031 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,559 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2024 63,559 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 63,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,082 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 62,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,088 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 61,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,181 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 58,181 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,907 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 50,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,092 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,193 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 33,193 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,224 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 26,217 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 23,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,345 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,768 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,730 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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EJ05 SZT is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EJ05 SZT, 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 EJ05 SZT registered?

EJ05 SZT is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is EJ05 SZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 SZT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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