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AK08 GPU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,193 mi
Last recorded190,193 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 190,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 190,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 178,237 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 178,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 157,383 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 157,383 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 147,119 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 147,119 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 137,226 miles

Unable to inspect boot floor due to boot being too full

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,625 miles

front flexiable joint leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2015 122,625 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front flexiable joint leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers not parking correctly when on single sweep

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,829 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,537 miles

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

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

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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AK08 GPU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK08 GPU, 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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AK08 GPU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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