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A18 FDH

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,049 mi
Last recorded98,049 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FDH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,049 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2026 98,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill @ axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill @ axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 91,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,289 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 84,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear mid section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear mid section (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,790 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 78,875 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,508 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 71,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 71,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded at front section of both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower track rear control bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,561 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 68,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,700 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,848 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,793 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,564 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?

Based on 587,968 MOT tests across 47,332 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
47,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 10,592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,147
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A18 FDH is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 62,136 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SX4 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 10,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 FDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 FDH is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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