CarVerify

Free Car Check

FA05 HFE

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,873 mi
Last recorded34,873 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 34,873 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,801 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 33,546 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,450 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 30,450 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,674 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount corroded/backbox weak (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,495 miles

rear exhaust weak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,363 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,685 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,867 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer weak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 18,827 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,827 miles

front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,838 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 16,838 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,789 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tracking is out

Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,198 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,071 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,100 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
Full Suzuki Carry reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FA05 HFE is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White 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 FA05 HFE, 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

How do I check the history of FA05 HFE?

You can check the full history of FA05 HFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FA05 HFE registered?

FA05 HFE is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is FA05 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 HFE 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.

Does FA05 HFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FA05 HFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.