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GV04 GAU

2004 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,263 mi
Last recorded40,263 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 GAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,263 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 40,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 39,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,114 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2024 39,114 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,419 miles

surface corrosion to sills, body and chassis

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2023 38,419 miles

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

surface corrosion to sills, body and chassis

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,844 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 37,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,522 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,385 miles

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

corrosion to sills

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,382 miles

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Outer sidewalls cracked/perishing on both back tyres

Fail 13 Mar 2017 33,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Outer sidewalls cracked/perishing on both back tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,653 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,760 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,366 miles

offside front tyre worn

Fail 25 Mar 2013 27,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,411 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,027 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,613 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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GV04 GAU is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GV04 GAU, 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 GV04 GAU registered?

GV04 GAU is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is GV04 GAU safe to buy?

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