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AB08 BJW

2008 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,607 mi
Last recorded89,607 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,607 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 89,600 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when stop lamp is on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge and below legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge and worn below legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded

nearside front fog lamp not working and offside fog lamp broken

rear number plate slightly faded

rusty and corroded around rear suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rotten (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,978 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

child seats fitted at rear

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped and pads getting low

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2018 71,975 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

offside front fog lamp damaged nearside not working

Pass 5 Aug 2017 66,787 miles

front disc corroded and pitted

n/s/f + o/s/f bottom arm rear bushes slightly splitting

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise tracking

child seat fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise tracking

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,951 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 49,951 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,252 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 41,252 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,009 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake squeal at front during roller test

nearside rear tyre on or close to wear bars

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,436 miles

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

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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AB08 BJW is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AB08 BJW, 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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AB08 BJW is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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