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AO08 GRU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,034 mi
Last recorded89,034 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 GRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 89,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,401 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,487 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 81,487 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,738 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 72,734 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,402 miles

nsf rack knuckle has minor play, wishbone bushes perishing, rear shocks has oil misting, nsf mirror damage,

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,483 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,179 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 56,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,475 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,048 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,528 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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AO08 GRU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO08 GRU, 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 AO08 GRU registered?

AO08 GRU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is AO08 GRU safe to buy?

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