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SC55 EBJ

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,790 mi
Last recorded76,790 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 76,790 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arm around bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 76,790 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arm around bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 73,619 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,973 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 71,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 69,958 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,905 miles

underside covered in under seal

Fail 7 Feb 2022 64,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside covered in under seal

Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,036 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 60,034 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,624 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,085 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 53,085 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,832 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 49,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,509 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 48,221 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,221 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,025 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,089 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,750 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 38,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Dec 2009 29,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,082 miles

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

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

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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SC55 EBJ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SC55 EBJ, 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 SC55 EBJ registered?

SC55 EBJ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is SC55 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 EBJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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