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120,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front tyre perished in tread
Offside Front tyre perished in tread
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)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?
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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.
Is AP08 TPZ safe to buy?
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