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GR04 HBZ

2004 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,599 mi
Last recorded100,599 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 HBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both only just over limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective output reduced only just passed needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Fail 20 Jan 2021 100,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both only just over limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective output reduced only just passed needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Fail 7 Jan 2021 100,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both only just over limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,305 miles

Acceleration pedal anti-slip provision missing

Body has corrosion

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,113 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,026 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread area

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,752 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 81,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,127 miles

Front lower sills damaged

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 77,127 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower sills damaged

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,449 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,449 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,880 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,862 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 63,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,645 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 58,645 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

2 x exhaust brackets boken off exhaust

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,432 miles

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

O/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy, no play detected

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,659 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 49,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,043 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,601 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GR04 HBZ is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GR04 HBZ, 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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GR04 HBZ is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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