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HG04 VKW

2004 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,207 mi
Last recorded86,207 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 VKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,207 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 77,292 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 77,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 76,798 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Nearside and offside, rear lower quarter outer wheel arch panel(s) corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,141 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 71,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 65,891 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 65,890 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded holled (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 62,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,880 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 46,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,410 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are perished

Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,105 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,143 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,621 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2013 19,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres will soon be required due to perrishing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,715 miles

both side rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,894 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,107 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,378 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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HG04 VKW is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HG04 VKW, 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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What year was HG04 VKW registered?

HG04 VKW is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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