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VE05 GXO

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,470 mi
Last recorded194,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 GXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 194,470 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 194,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat base damaged/worn

Pass 19 Apr 2021 185,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2020 178,035 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 177,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 166,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts at flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in rear shackel bushes

Fail 30 Apr 2019 166,603 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts at flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in rear shackel bushes

Pass 17 May 2018 154,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 142,788 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH REARS (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 130,679 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 119,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 106,950 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 96,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 86,012 miles

poss park brake adjust soon

Pass 10 May 2011 75,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 63,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 50,537 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 38,189 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 GXO is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE05 GXO, 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 VE05 GXO registered?

VE05 GXO is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is VE05 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 GXO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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