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FG04 TOV

2004 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,016 mi
Last recorded127,016 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 TOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 127,016 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 127,008 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,526 miles

Both inner sills are corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 116,526 miles

Both inner sills are corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 109,729 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal + Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal + Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 109,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal + Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal + Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 108,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,129 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 108,128 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,173 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,543 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

eml light is on

Fail 5 Apr 2018 100,543 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

eml light is on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 19 Mar 2016 86,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,746 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both at rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,536 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 82,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,930 miles

both rear tyres low on edges

full exhaust corroded and temporary mountings fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,342 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 73,342 miles

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

exhaust supported on chains

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,398 miles

exhaust system held up by chain.but secure

Pass 12 Mar 2011 61,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,943 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges 155/80/13 8ply

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,478 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,677 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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FG04 TOV is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,577 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 FG04 TOV, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG04 TOV is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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