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EX05 PKU

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 PKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 96,801 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wear offside front top mounting

Fail 29 Jan 2025 94,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wear offside front top mounting

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wear offside front top mounting

Fail 16 Jan 2024 90,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

wear offside front top mounting

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion n/s outer sill

corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,986 miles

corrosion n/s/f outer sill/floor

corrosion o/s/f outer sill/floor

Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,986 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,130 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,807 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,370 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 82,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,603 miles

corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,599 miles

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

r/n/s tyre valve perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2014 44,109 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,277 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 68,083 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 68,083 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,787 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 42,787 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)

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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EX05 PKU is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX05 PKU, 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 EX05 PKU registered?

EX05 PKU is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is EX05 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 PKU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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