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WV55 TVL

2005 Suzuki Carry

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,357 mi
Last recorded102,357 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 TVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,357 miles

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,893 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,621 miles

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2023 87,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,873 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,913 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteroirated

rear tyres cracking slightly on tread

Fail 23 Aug 2018 55,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust silencer deteroirated

rear tyres cracking slightly on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,274 miles

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

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)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,924 miles

exhaust in poor condition at rear

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,902 miles

Front tyres tread depth 2.5 mm(legal limit 1.6)

Rear tyres tread depth 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,401 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 27,397 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking and worn on inside

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,943 miles

exhaust rear silencer box poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2012 16,742 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)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,742 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 8,534 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 TVL is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WV55 TVL, 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 WV55 TVL registered?

WV55 TVL is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is WV55 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 TVL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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