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GV55 OZJ

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,133 mi
Last recorded49,133 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 49,133 miles

exhaust rusty.

Fail 16 Oct 2025 49,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe, (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rusty.

Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,068 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also sills weak and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 33,922 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also sills thin in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 24,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 22,073 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 22,058 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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 7 Sep 2020 21,733 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 21,595 miles

Front brake discs corroded

both outer and lower inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,587 miles

o/s & n/s inner & outer sills corroded but not too excess

Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,491 miles

eml lamp on

Fail 19 Sep 2017 21,491 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml lamp on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,412 miles

Front brake pads on ware limit

Fail 19 Sep 2016 21,412 miles

Front brake pads on ware limit

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,107 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,878 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,114 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 17,469 miles

All four tyre outer sidewalls split and perished

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,469 miles

All four tyre outer sidewalls split and perished

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,468 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,240 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 OZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver 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 GV55 OZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV55 OZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GV55 OZJ 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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