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VU55 HBO

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,588 mi
Last recorded96,588 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 HBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,588 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 96,582 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,763 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 93,763 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,820 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,522 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,010 miles

Crack in nearside rear light lens.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,249 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 48,249 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,469 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,485 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 HBO is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU55 HBO, 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 HBO registered?

VU55 HBO is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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