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GV55 BVL

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,880 mi
Last recorded155,880 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 BVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 155,880 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer slings perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2025 151,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Not detectable in rollers (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 151,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Not detectable in rollers (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 144,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 142,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 142,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 141,499 miles

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

Slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 22 Jul 2022 141,494 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2021 136,568 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 136,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 133,760 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 123,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Not inflated

Pass 1 Mar 2018 112,651 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 112,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 17,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 17,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,663 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,489 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 36,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 14,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,532 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 7,775 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 7,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 1,651 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 1,649 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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GV55 BVL is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 GV55 BVL, 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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GV55 BVL is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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