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FY54 LKA

2004 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

103,795 mi
Last recorded103,795 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 LKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 103,795 miles

some corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,699 miles

chips on screen

rear crossmember holed and corroded

underside very corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 98,647 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

chips on screen

rear crossmember holed and corroded

underside very corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 92,795 miles

underside corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 92,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

underside corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 87,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,829 miles

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

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

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

rear bumper support and surrounding arch corroded and holed but doesn't reduce structural integrity

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside headlight holed light slightly deminished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

outer sills weak / holed / very poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2020 81,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside headlight holed light slightly deminished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

outer sills weak / holed / very poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2019 78,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside outer sill, heavily corroded but not structural

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside outer sill, heavily corroded but not structural

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 78,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside outer sill, heavily corroded but not structural

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside outer sill, heavily corroded but not structural

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,219 miles

Both outer sills holed /corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 77,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Both outer sills holed /corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,765 miles

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

Rear outer sills holed !

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,933 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All low , nsr just legal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

both inner & outer sills corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2015 70,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

both inner & outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,587 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,691 miles

Exhaust hanger damaged and is insecure, however the exhaust systerm is adequately supported.

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

Nearside rear registration plate lamp, bulb cover missing however bulb is secure and is operational.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,691 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust hanger damaged and is insecure, however the exhaust systerm is adequately supported.

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

Nearside rear registration plate lamp, bulb cover missing however bulb is secure and is operational.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded off and baffle loose

nearside headlamp glass repaired

right hand indicator flash rate high

Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded off and baffle loose

nearside headlamp glass repaired

right hand indicator flash rate high

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,061 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED INTO FLEXIBLE HOSE

REAR BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,061 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED INTO FLEXIBLE HOSE

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

REAR BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,816 miles

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,816 miles

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,961 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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FY54 LKA is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FY54 LKA, 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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FY54 LKA is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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