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VU55 HBF

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,641 mi
Last recorded62,641 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 HBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 62,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger and nsf (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer cills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 62,641 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger and nsf (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer cills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 61,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 59,820 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 59,813 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area/footwell not in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,027 miles

Rear slight noise from wheels when rotating

Fail 23 Mar 2022 59,023 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear slight noise from wheels when rotating

Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,469 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 57,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,255 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Vehicle has light corrosion on sills and chassis

Fail 23 Mar 2018 54,242 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Vehicle has light corrosion on sills and chassis

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,174 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 53,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and osr pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,526 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 51,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,982 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,734 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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VU55 HBF is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White 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 VU55 HBF, 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 VU55 HBF registered?

VU55 HBF is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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