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AF08 XDE

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,914 mi
Last recorded68,914 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 68,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 61,671 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/B dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washer poor

Fail 8 Mar 2025 61,671 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/B dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both, mouldy (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washer poor

Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front shock absorbers corroded on casings

several areas of corrosion on underside and subframe

some corrosion on both front coil springs

Fail 19 Mar 2024 61,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front shock absorbers corroded on casings

several areas of corrosion on underside and subframe

some corrosion on both front coil springs

Pass 18 Mar 2023 60,465 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,310 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 56,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 54,920 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,236 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,490 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 50,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,586 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,806 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,989 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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AF08 XDE is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF08 XDE, 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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What year was AF08 XDE registered?

AF08 XDE is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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