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GV54 TYH

2004 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

124,419 mi
Last recorded124,419 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 TYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 124,419 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 124,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,915 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 68,915 miles

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

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,636 miles

Front slam panel corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 100,635 miles

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

Front slam panel corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 94,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 94,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80/13C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,460 miles

Front Bonnet brace corroded

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake warning light stays on

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 87,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens damaged causing to show white light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Bonnet brace corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake warning light stays on

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,429 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front front slam panel corroded (holed )

Nearside Rear number plate light cover missing

Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155\80\13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front front slam panel corroded (holed )

Nearside Rear number plate light cover missing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,329 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front slam panel corroded/holed.

N/S number plate light cover missing.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 70,327 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front slam panel corroded/holed.

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

N/S number plate light cover missing.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,601 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 63,019 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 63,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side wiper in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,413 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 52,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage and corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Pass 19 May 2014 50,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 50,056 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box corrosion

Pass 9 May 2012 48,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box corrosion

Fail 11 May 2011 46,786 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 46,786 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,674 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 45,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,936 miles

o/s/f tyre at 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,958 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,709 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GV54 TYH is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GV54 TYH, 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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GV54 TYH is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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