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AO08 KWJ

2008 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,542 mi
Last recorded113,542 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 113,542 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have general surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 113,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have general surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting bracket broken, but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 104,738 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have general surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting bracket broken, but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General at ends where there is no plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 95,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General at ends where there is no plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Long Parking brake travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 84,262 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Drum brake is excessively binding (needs further inspection) (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drum brake is excessively dragging

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,033 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 81,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 66,687 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 54,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,889 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes de-bonding

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,736 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,301 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,477 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 KWJ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

AO08 KWJ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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