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FG05 XBY

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,714 mi
Last recorded84,714 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 84,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2026 84,713 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outrigger holed but not perscribed

Pass 27 May 2025 82,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased unable to assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle and all suspension components heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Mar 2024 79,810 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased unable to assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle and all suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,984 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 75,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,316 miles

all brake pipes heavlly greased

rear trailing arms corroded around rear axle bush mounts

Pass 7 Mar 2020 69,604 miles

all brake pipes covered in materials & grease

Pass 23 Mar 2019 62,950 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 62,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,632 miles

all brake pipes very heavlly greased

o/s/front rack end ball joint slight play

o/s/front track rod slight play

rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2017 51,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 45,713 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 40,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 36,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,806 miles

all brakepipes heavlly greased

o/s/front tyre 2/3000 miles

Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,840 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,194 miles

n/s/front tyre close to limit & perished

Pass 6 Mar 2010 21,543 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 18,448 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,175 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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FG05 XBY is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FG05 XBY, 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 FG05 XBY registered?

FG05 XBY is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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