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AO08 USH

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,760 mi
Last recorded139,760 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 USH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 139,760 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust has a leak on the centre exhaust silencer front end . (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps affected . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower arm rear bush badly worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link rod lower ball joint badly worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the limit down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the limit 3mm .205/60r16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe has corrosion from flexible hose to wheel cylinder . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear shock absorbers have a misting of oil . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 131,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Feb 2023 120,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

outer sills covered

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,012 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,767 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sills covered

Pass 17 Feb 2020 95,637 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Feb 2019 82,726 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,730 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

outer sills covered

Fail 1 Feb 2018 71,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

outer sills covered

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,494 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 33,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,617 miles

n/s dip on max mark

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres starting to perrish

sideskirts fitted

slight lip on front discs and n/s pads at 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,580 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 26,555 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper poor in clearing screen

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 28 Feb 2011 15,293 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 USH is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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