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VE05 DYV

2005 Suzuki Carry

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,412 mi
Last recorded82,412 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 DYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 82,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 82,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 80,930 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s floor corroded

o/s floor to chassis corroded

o/s n/s front body to strut corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

o/s n/s jacking points corroded

o/s n/s sills corroded

under side corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,020 miles

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

o/s n/s front inner wings to strut corroded

o/s n/s front jacking points corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 79,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear sill to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s n/s front inner wings to strut corroded

o/s n/s front jacking points corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

n/s sill corroded

o/s n/s front body to struts corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2023 77,340 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

n/s sill corroded

o/s n/s front body to struts corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,404 miles

corrosion on inner sills & chassis rails

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 75,400 miles

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

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

corrosion on inner sills & chassis rails

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,460 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 69,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f sills crushed

Fail 20 Jun 2017 49,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise on n/s/f brake

o/s/f and n/s/f sills crushed

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,680 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,322 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,782 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,228 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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VE05 DYV is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VE05 DYV, 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 VE05 DYV registered?

VE05 DYV is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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