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SO05 HKW

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,078 mi
Last recorded60,078 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 HKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 60,078 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 57,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 54,085 miles

sills thin

Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,690 miles

slight damage to sills

Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,876 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 43,872 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 43,859 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 40,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 36,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 36,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,689 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 33,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,694 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,742 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 22,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,836 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2011 12,845 miles

front discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,110 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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SO05 HKW is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SO05 HKW, 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 SO05 HKW registered?

SO05 HKW is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is SO05 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 HKW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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