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YF55 VYX

2005 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,384 mi
Last recorded137,384 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Carry58,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 VYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 137,384 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 137,382 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PARTS.

NSR TYRE ON 3MM.

OSF TYRE ON 1.6MM.

OSR TYRE ON 1.6MM.

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF AND NSF STEERING RACK KNUCKLE ENDS.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,807 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 112,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

EXHAUST BACK BOX KNOCKING ON CHASSIS SECTION AT NSR.

EXHAUST FRONT AND CENTRE SECTIONS SHOWING COROSSION.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL VERY HIGH.

SLIGHT PLAY AND KNOCKING IN NSF STEERING RACK KNUCKLE END.

VEHICLE ROOF PANEL DENTED.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 91,158 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 91,156 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND RATTLY WHEN ENGINE REVVED.

NSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

OSR TYRE ON 1.6MM CENTRALLY.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SMALL CUT IN NSF OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,229 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 74,299 miles

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

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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YF55 VYX is a 2005 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YF55 VYX, 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 YF55 VYX registered?

YF55 VYX is a 2005 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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