2004 Suzuki Carry MOT pass rate: 62.3% (2,840 tests)
Is the 2004 Carry getting worse?
Pass rate of 2004-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.6% -0.3 vs same-age |
|
| 2024 | 60.0% -4.1 vs same-age |
|
| 2025 | 63.4% -1.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2004 Carry
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,009 | 26.2% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 667 | 17.3% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 619 | 16.1% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 456 | 11.9% |
| 5 | Brakes | 453 | 11.8% |
| 6 | Tyres | 285 | 7.4% |
All Carry years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,949 | 61.1% | -4.0 pts | 87,754 |
| 2004 (this page) | 2,840 | 62.3% | -2.0 pts | 83,560 |
| 2005 | 2,822 | 63.4% | -1.1 pts | 85,304 |
- Free MOT history checkThe exact car’s failures, advisories and mileage trail — sellers can’t edit it
- Topdon OBD2 scannersTopdon diagnostic scanners with full-system readouts
- XTOOL diagnostic toolsXTOOL code readers for petrol and diesel cars
- Autel UK testersAutel professional-grade diagnostic testers
FAQs
Is a 2004 Suzuki Carry reliable?
2004-registered examples passed 62.3% of their MOT tests (2,840 tests, 2023–2025), -2.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 22 years old with a median 83,560 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2004 Carry?
The median tested example shows 83,560 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.