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WL05 BDZ

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,691 mi
Last recorded74,691 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 BDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,691 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 74,691 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,825 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 61,810 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened below rack (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,976 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 58,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 49,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD/ RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 49,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT/CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD/ RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 49,682 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front inner outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test glass cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 May 2018 44,606 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack bush

Pass 12 May 2017 39,698 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 37,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2014 33,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 30,827 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2012 28,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2011 25,889 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 21,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 19,217 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,419 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 BDZ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WL05 BDZ, 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 WL05 BDZ registered?

WL05 BDZ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WL05 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 BDZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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