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EJ55 FBA

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,690 mi
Last recorded151,690 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 151,690 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

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

General corrosion to underside and some components

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

Lower sills corroded

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

Fail 5 May 2026 151,690 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hanger broken

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

General corrosion to underside and some components

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

Lower sills corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2025 149,719 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 10 May 2024 148,580 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 148,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 146,807 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 144,555 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 141,181 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 139,176 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres worn low

corrosion to front jacking points

corrosion to inner sills

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 29 Apr 2020 139,109 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear load valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres worn low

corrosion to front jacking points

corrosion to inner sills

front brake pads on limit

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 26 Apr 2019 135,457 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

both front door sills damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2019 135,439 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

both front door sills damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,512 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 132,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 123,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever high

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2015 119,309 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 119,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 112,951 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 16 Apr 2013 100,029 miles

cat heat shield rattling

handbrake lever high

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

rear dirr noisey

Fail 15 Apr 2013 100,029 miles

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

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

cat heat shield rattling

handbrake lever high

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

rear dirr noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,604 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,069 miles

both front lower wishbone inner bushes starting to wear and deteriorate

both rear top shock absorber bushes starting to wear

chip on nearside windscreen

chips on windscreen

nearside rear handbrake cable stiff

offside front and offside rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 67,659 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Poor effort to offside park brake.

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 67,648 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ55 FBA is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EJ55 FBA, 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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EJ55 FBA is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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