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WL05 AKY

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,858 mi
Last recorded156,858 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 AKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 156,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 156,775 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 156,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 155,844 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated All tail lamp wiring (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated and tailpipe hits body

Offside parking brake efficiency less than N/S

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 155,844 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated All tail lamp wiring (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated and tailpipe hits body

Offside parking brake efficiency less than N/S

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 155,522 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated and tail pipe hits on body

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside handbrake efficiency less than 50% of nearside, advise brakes should be inspected

Pass 8 Sep 2018 155,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 154,613 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded, unable to fully excess due to fuel tank being in the way

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Parking brake reading lower than Nearside

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Valve stem slightly damaged just met min requirements (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 154,612 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded, unable to fully excess due to fuel tank being in the way

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Parking brake reading lower than Nearside

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Valve stem slightly damaged just met min requirements (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 153,419 miles

Exhaust system dereriorating

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 153,419 miles

Exhaust system dereriorating

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 151,750 miles

Inner rear side lamp bulbs are of a high wattage

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 24 Jun 2015 151,742 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner rear side lamp bulbs are of a high wattage

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2014 149,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

clutch badly worn

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 149,977 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear exhaust in poor condition and corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 145,885 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 145,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 133,258 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 116,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 89,785 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 66,155 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2009 66,155 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 53,442 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,442 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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WL05 AKY 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 WL05 AKY, 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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WL05 AKY is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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