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FA05 NFH

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,176 mi
Last recorded99,176 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 NFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,176 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,694 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 92,668 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 84,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 77,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 77,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,718 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 70,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 66,817 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BURST ON RBT (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,897 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 57,896 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 53,720 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX IN POOR CONDTION

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 48,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 45,061 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,061 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,299 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 39,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,925 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 22,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,013 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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FA05 NFH 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 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 FA05 NFH, 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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FA05 NFH is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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