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AF09 OYW

2009 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,707 mi
Last recorded128,707 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 OYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken

Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken

Pass 18 Aug 2023 111,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 111,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,435 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel getting high

Fail 3 May 2022 107,420 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

One mounting snapped off of rear exhaust, system still adequately supported

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside higher performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 104,691 miles

Hand brake lever has limited reserve travel.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2021 104,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at clamp between mid section and rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever has limited reserve travel.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush beginning to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 99,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 99,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 99,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,460 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 88,460 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,038 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,429 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,255 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 53,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,654 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 44,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,003 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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AF09 OYW is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,636 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 AF09 OYW, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF09 OYW is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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