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FV04 VMX

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

82,379 mi
Last recorded82,379 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,379 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 82,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 81,459 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 81,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 80,521 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,873 miles

Rear Upper rear washer in-op

Fail 4 Oct 2022 78,873 miles

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

Rear Upper rear washer in-op

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,807 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 77,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,878 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 76,878 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,172 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,797 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

O/S front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 73,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

O/S front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,471 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,786 miles

Front wiper blades splitting

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,476 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 69,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 64,286 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 64,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,476 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 50,476 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

rear offside foot brake efficiency low .

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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FV04 VMX is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White 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 FV04 VMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 VMX registered?

FV04 VMX is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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