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WV55 FHM

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

163,145 mi
Last recorded163,145 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 FHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 163,145 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear differential slightly leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2025 155,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s and o/s front steering rack ends have slight end float play

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/r fog light mounting corroded deteriorating

oil leaks

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust silencer corroded deteriorating

slight play in o/s/r leaf spring rear shackle pin/bush

slight side to side play in steering wheel free play

vehicle underside and components suspension/chassis dry and showing corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2025 154,841 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn with play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s and o/s steering rack ends have slight endfloat play

o/s/r fog light mounting bracket corroded weakening

oil leaks

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust silenecer corroded deteriorating

slight free play felt in steering side to side

vehicle underside and components dry corroded deteriorating in places

Pass 2 Feb 2024 152,706 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front anti roll bar link mounting rubbers worn with slight play

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers weaping oil

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f anti roll bar link has play

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

oil leaks

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded deteriorating

steering has freeplay side to side felt at steering wheel

steering rack and rack ends worn with play felt at wheels and columb

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 31 Jan 2024 152,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front anti roll bar link mounting rubbers worn with slight play

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers weaping oil

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f anti roll bar link has play

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

oil leaks

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded deteriorating

steering has freeplay side to side felt at steering wheel

steering rack and rack ends worn with play felt at wheels and columb

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 1 Feb 2023 144,502 miles

rear diff oil weap

o/s/r tyre on legal limit today

front inner brake pads wearing thin

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers weaping oil deteriorating

n/s/f position light incorrect colour

n/s/r tyre approching legal limit

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded loose

slight end float in both steering rack ends

slight play in steering side to side

supplementary restraint system warning lamp on dash does not illuminate

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 31 Jan 2023 144,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front inner brake pads wearing thin

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers deteriorating weaping oil

n/s/r tyre approching wear markers

o/s/r tyre on legal limit today

rear diff weaping oil

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded loose

slight end float in both steering rack ends

slight play in steering side to side

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 23 Jan 2023 144,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads wearing thin

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers deteriorating weaping oil

n/s/r tyre approching wear markers

o/s/r tyre on legal limit today

rear diff weaping oil

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded loose

slight end float in both steering rack ends

slight play in steering side to side

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 25 Jan 2022 135,245 miles

slight endfloat play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

slight side to side play in steering wheel

Fail 18 Jan 2022 135,059 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid headlight bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light lense cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake grabbing/binding slightly

slight endfloat play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 20 Jan 2021 124,496 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner steering rack end ball joint worn

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

Offside inner steering rack end ball joint worn

Fail 8 Jan 2021 124,450 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front inner steering rack end ball joint worn

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

Offside inner steering rack end ball joint worn

Pass 3 Jan 2020 110,281 miles

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

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

Nearside inner steering rack end ball joint has slight play

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

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

Offside inner steering rack end ball joint has slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2020 110,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside inner steering rack end ball joint has slight play

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

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

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

Offside inner steering rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Dec 2018 100,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle very heavily coated in old engine oil obscuring some components !!

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,301 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both inner ball joints on steering rack ends have slight play !

centre exhaust mount broken but is still adequately supported !

Fail 26 Jul 2017 87,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both inner ball joints on steering rack ends have slight play !

centre exhaust mount broken but is still adequately supported !

Pass 18 May 2016 76,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 76,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 67,194 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2015 67,193 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,580 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,506 miles

clutch and accel anti slip pads missing

exhaust bkbox outter skin corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 43,927 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 43,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,904 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,493 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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WV55 FHM is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WV55 FHM, 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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WV55 FHM is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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