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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,298 cc

W5 ELKMOT history

W5 ELK is a blue petrol Suzuki Carry first used on 18 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
140,480 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 ELK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Carry
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 ELK was last recorded at 140,480 miles on 15 May 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2013: 57,274 miles, lower than 96,758 miles on 19 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,440 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
4,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,480 miles
  • 2024 – 140,440 miles
  • 2023 – 140,340 miles
  • 2022 – 140,307 miles
  • 2021 – 139,941 miles
  • 2018 – 137,012 miles
  • 2017 – 133,852 miles
  • 2016 – 126,693 miles
  • 2015 – 120,674 miles
  • 2014 – 115,071 miles
  • 2013 – 57,289 miles
  • 2012 – 96,758 miles
  • 2011 – 88,901 miles
  • 2010 – 81,741 miles
  • 2009 – 71,996 miles
  • 2008 – 60,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,480 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,480 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,480 miles
    Test number
    927386659269
    • AdvisoryCentral Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass140,440 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    904706144119
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded on outer skin

  3. Fail140,439 miles (+99)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,439 miles
    Test number
    948796850709
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine hot (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass140,340 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,340 miles
    Test number
    723075848046
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail140,340 miles (+33)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,340 miles
    Test number
    924208036842
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass140,307 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,307 miles
    Test number
    737324029128
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,307 miles (+366)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,307 miles
    Test number
    304673903784
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,941 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,941 miles
    Test number
    504856716927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail139,940 miles (+2,928)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,940 miles
    Test number
    197941971080
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass137,012 miles (+3,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,012 miles
    Test number
    130593345391
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass133,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,852 miles
    Test number
    982705627536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,852 miles (+7,159)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,852 miles
    Test number
    523253386056
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass126,693 miles (+6,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,693 miles
    Test number
    897125493602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass120,674 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,674 miles
    Test number
    118820895435
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight smell of gas in cabin

  15. Fail120,674 miles (+5,603)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,674 miles
    Test number
    168900095419
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight smell of gas in cabin

  16. Pass115,071 miles (+57,782)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,071 miles
    Test number
    135890694078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteVehicle dual-fuel type tested on lpg

  17. Pass57,289 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,289 miles
    Test number
    306926693046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,274 miles (-39,484)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    935822893052
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Fail96,758 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,758 miles
    Test number
    627159172093
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEmmision tested for LPG
    • NoteN/s/r tyre different ply-rating

  20. Pass96,758 miles (+7,857)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,758 miles
    Test number
    965019272018
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEmmision tested for LPG
    • NoteN/s/r tyre different ply-rating

  21. Pass88,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,901 miles
    Test number
    185810381027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,901 miles (+7,160)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,901 miles
    Test number
    565110181039
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass81,741 miles (+9,745)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    754581070083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,996 miles (+11,496)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,996 miles
    Test number
    242532779016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,500 miles
    Test number
    851583678092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 ELK

Does W5 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 ELK expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 ELK?
The MOT on W5 ELK expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 ELK done?
W5 ELK was recorded at 140,480 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
Has W5 ELK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 ELK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on W5 ELK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W5 ELK find?
W5 ELK passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 2 advisories: central coolant leak; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated.

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