2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Suzuki Carry MOT pass rate and common faults

919 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 919 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
    65 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.2%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.1%
  2. Suspension23.8%
  3. Brakes15.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.5%
  5. Body & chassis12.1%
  6. Tyres8.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.0%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Suzuki Carry?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2005 Suzuki Carry cars passed their MOT first time, across 919 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Suzuki Carry?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Suzuki Carry reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).