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GF06 BYL

2006 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,590 mi
Last recorded98,590 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Carry58,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 BYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,590 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Aug 2021 95,279 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake back plates and suspension components corroded but not seriously.

Fail 24 Aug 2021 95,279 miles

Exhaust system insecure all mountings inc metal hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear image shown on both headlamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake back plates and suspension components corroded but not seriously.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres approx 2.5...3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake backplates corroded.

localised areas of corrosion on underside.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 90,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres approx 2.5...3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings broken exhaust fowling axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake backplates corroded.

localised areas of corrosion on underside.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 85,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure both rubber mounts broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 78,991 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both aims too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,125 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger rubbers worn/split.

mil light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,792 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both aims slightly foggy. (1.7.5a)

engine mil light on.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,487 miles

Engine warning light illuminated on dashboard

Fail 23 Sep 2015 68,487 miles

Engine warning light illuminated on dashboard

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 65,731 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,535 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 47,424 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,726 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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GF06 BYL is a 2006 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 58,073 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 GF06 BYL, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Carry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF06 BYL registered?

GF06 BYL is a 2006 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is GF06 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 BYL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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