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WL05 BEJ

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,533 mi
Last recorded93,533 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 93,533 miles

1 washer jet working, just about enough cover on windscreen to clear

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, strongly advise (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides top mount areas under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slider door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms, strongly advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,823 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

underneath rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,758 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

front slam pannel corroded by both headlights

no reverse light

o/s slinding door can't be opened from the outside

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,027 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,036 miles

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

Under side of vehicle rusty.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 64,036 miles

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

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

Under side of vehicle rusty.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,557 miles

corrosion developing to both sills

corrosion developing to rear chassis sections

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,436 miles

General corrosion developing to exhaust system.

General under body corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 53,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion developing to exhaust system.

General under body corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,957 miles

General corrosion developing to exhaust system and heat shields.

General under body corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,807 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

General corrosion developing to exhaust system and heat shields.

General under body corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion devolping to exhaust system

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,438 miles

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 19,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,705 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 BEJ is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WL05 BEJ, 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 BEJ registered?

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

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