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GJ55 VFS

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,682 mi
Last recorded129,682 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 129,682 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake components corroded

reversing light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2021 128,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower seal corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake componsater (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake componsater corroded

overall under body corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 127,823 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower arm rear bush worn

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear park brake high travel adjustment required

corrosion to chassis

Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,582 miles

Rear brakes noisy and service brakes application uneven

parking brake lever long travel

Pass 11 Apr 2018 126,008 miles

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

Rear service brakes 28% imbalance

engine management light staying on

Fail 11 Apr 2018 126,008 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear service brakes 28% imbalance

engine management light staying on

Pass 3 Apr 2017 123,603 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 118,786 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 118,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,149 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,497 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 91,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,822 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,426 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 76,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front Tie Rod End has slight play

offside front Tie Rod End has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,098 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 52,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,232 miles

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

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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GJ55 VFS is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ55 VFS, 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 GJ55 VFS registered?

GJ55 VFS is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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