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GV55 BVP

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,451 mi
Last recorded128,451 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 128,451 miles

both front sills rusty

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust very rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,162 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 105,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,662 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,983 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,982 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,983 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 51,983 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,888 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 42,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,219 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 27,928 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,516 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 BVP is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BVP, 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 GV55 BVP registered?

GV55 BVP is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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