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WL55 AFA

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,940 mi
Last recorded96,940 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 AFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 96,940 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 96,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 95,345 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,450 miles

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

Offside Front Inner inner sill corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 93,428 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,512 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 89,512 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside rear sills repaired with body filler

Fail 18 Jan 2022 83,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside rear sills repaired with body filler

Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,328 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 97,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,905 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 75,905 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dazzles other road users (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated / corroded

slight play in steering rack n/s/f o/s/f (tie rod balls or end bush)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,401 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s & o/s inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

some deterioration to exhaust back-box & system hangers

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s,side loading door cannot be opened from exterior handle

some deterioration to exhaust back-box & system hangers

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,462 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 44,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,474 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack n/s/f o/s/f (tie rod balls or end bush)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,049 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,158 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 5,443 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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WL55 AFA is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WL55 AFA, 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 WL55 AFA registered?

WL55 AFA is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is WL55 AFA safe to buy?

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