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VN05 LPZ

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,413 mi
Last recorded93,413 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 LPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 93,413 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills ,and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 93,412 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Centre above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills ,and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 86,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 71,035 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,685 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 66,685 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,312 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,314 miles

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,239 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 50,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 46,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both front rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 46,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both front rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,509 miles

Front grill & bonnet damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2014 40,509 miles

Front grill & bonnet damaged

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

Pass 21 May 2013 34,743 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 May 2012 30,200 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 30,200 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,047 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 24,042 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,643 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,420 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 14,394 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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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VN05 LPZ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN05 LPZ, 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 VN05 LPZ registered?

VN05 LPZ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VN05 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 LPZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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