2005 Suzuki Carry · 3,348 MOT tests
2005 Suzuki Carry reliability
2005 Suzuki Carrys fail 43.1% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Carry years (3,348 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Carrys: 44%)
- 43.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Carrys: 44%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 84,029
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,348
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 12.4% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Carry
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.4%
- Lights and electrics17.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks12.4%
- Body, chassis and structure10%
- Brakes9.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
- Tyres7.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 7.26%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 6.39%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.94%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 5.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 4.99%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.39%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.19%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.69%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (6.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.06%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Suzuki Carry reliable?
2005 Suzuki Carrys fail 43.1% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Carry years (3,348 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Carry MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (7.26% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (6.39% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Suzuki Carry have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Suzuki Carry shows 84,029 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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