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AU08 LYY

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,131 mi
Last recorded121,131 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 121,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 114,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,907 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 111,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,825 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 106,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 106,119 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,640 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 103,640 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,350 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 101,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,373 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 75,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,487 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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AU08 LYY is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU08 LYY, 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 AU08 LYY registered?

AU08 LYY is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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