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AO08 ZXU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,418 mi
Last recorded116,418 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have rusted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 116,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no discernable beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no discernable beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have rusted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 112,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath covered in under seal

Fail 8 Oct 2024 112,301 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all are rusting and in poor condition but not excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion to multiple points of body and suspension

Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2023 104,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from oil filter, advising replace (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 94,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 94,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,659 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,339 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 80,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,546 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,117 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres are perishing and cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2015 33,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres are perishing and cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,461 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,411 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,903 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 ZXU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO08 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

AO08 ZXU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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