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KJ54 JDF

2004 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

72,961 mi
Last recorded72,961 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Carry59,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ54 JDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 72,961 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Vehicle subframe has had welded repair.

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,260 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill holed/corroded not in perscribed area

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 82,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Outer sill holed/corroded not in perscribed area

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,938 miles

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

Rear Diff slight oil leak and noise

all underneath covered in black underseal

Fail 9 Dec 2022 59,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension pick up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension pick up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,194 miles

Nearside Rear Sliding door channel corroded

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

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Differential casing corroded and beginning to leak oil

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 59,194 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sliding door channel corroded

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

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Differential casing corroded and beginning to leak oil

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,367 miles

Rear Cross member corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 58,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Ball joint securing nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rodent securing nut corroded

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,647 miles

Nearside Rear Floor area corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 56,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Floor area corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,362 miles

Nearside Rear vehicle is corroded outside prescribed area, not adversely affecting vehicle strength

Offside Front Outer sill has minor corrosion outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 54,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear vehicle is corroded outside prescribed area, not adversely affecting vehicle strength

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

Offside Front Outer sill has minor corrosion outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,354 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,996 miles

exhaust bracket detatched

Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 47,592 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 47,592 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear exhaust very deterioated, also mounted with wire

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,495 miles

Exhaust has a mounting corroded away

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,495 miles

Exhaust has a mounting corroded away

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,436 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,986 miles

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

long handbrake

Fail 31 Aug 2011 36,979 miles

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

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

long handbrake

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,652 miles

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 1 Sep 2009 27,652 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 2 Sep 2008 19,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,269 miles

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

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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KJ54 JDF is a 2004 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KJ54 JDF, 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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KJ54 JDF is a 2004 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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