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AP08 TPZ

2008 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,016 mi
Last recorded120,016 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 TPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 120,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamp is loose , system slightly insecure and leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front strut tops / inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill towards rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shock absorber top mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside rear outer sill repair heavily coated in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

front cross member corroded

plastic outer sill covers preventing insepection

reversing lights not working

Fail 19 May 2026 119,987 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill towards rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamp is loose , system slightly insecure and leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front strut tops / inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill towards rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shock absorber top mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

front cross member corroded

plastic outer sill covers preventing insepection

reversing lights not working

Pass 9 Jun 2025 114,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,699 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 109,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Diff end uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 95,013 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Diff end uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,859 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 87,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,793 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,382 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,722 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,236 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail corroded (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,509 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,343 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,435 miles

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

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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AP08 TPZ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP08 TPZ, 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 AP08 TPZ registered?

AP08 TPZ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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