2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Suzuki Carry MOT pass rate and common faults

966 MOT tests in 2024. 53.2% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.2%
Failed or needed repairs46.8%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 966 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.0%
    68 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.0%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.8%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.4%
  2. Suspension24.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks18.1%
  4. Brakes16.6%
  5. Body & chassis16.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  7. Tyres6.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2004 Suzuki Carry?

In 2024, 53.2% of 2004 Suzuki Carry cars passed their MOT first time, across 966 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Carry reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).