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FA05 EFL

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,035 mi
Last recorded108,035 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,035 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure and mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexypipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroaded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,600 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load sensor to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff pinion seal weeping

Pass 2 Mar 2018 93,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer sill corroaded

Nearside Outer sill corroaded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2018 93,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer sill corroaded

Nearside Outer sill corroaded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded back box heat shield loose

Exhaust corroded back box heat shield loose

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper an lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nsr sill corroded resulting in a small hole below door. Not in prescribe area

Offside Sill corroded

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper and lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Under body corrsion

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,320 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 80,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Requires replacement backbox (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,534 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,838 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 63,420 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,420 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,136 miles

Front 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)

rear brake aplication just met the limit 29% o/s/r slow to rise

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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FA05 EFL is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FA05 EFL, 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 FA05 EFL registered?

FA05 EFL is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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