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GV05 VVR

2005 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,279 mi
Last recorded176,279 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 176,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle + rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,670 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,895 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 63,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,076 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 63,075 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,199 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 62,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,488 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,791 miles

slight exhaust leak from central and front exhaust

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,029 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer sill at front corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,532 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,779 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 57,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,968 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 56,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,019 miles

corrosion to inner sills/suspension mounts

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,451 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,604 miles

nearside sill damaged

offside rear brake sticky

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,729 miles

Offside 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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GV05 VVR is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GV05 VVR, 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 GV05 VVR registered?

GV05 VVR is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is GV05 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 VVR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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