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AU08 ULO

2008 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ULO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 88,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 88,149 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2025 84,698 miles

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 84,698 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE LEVER LONG TRAVEL

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 81,597 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear BRAKE DRUMS CORRODED

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 81,597 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (205/50/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BRAKE DRUMS CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 78,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner loose

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,740 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 75,740 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,382 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Hand brake travel high

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside wheel arch liner loose

Fail 3 Mar 2021 72,380 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Hand brake travel high

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside wheel arch liner loose

offside front cv boot weeping

Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,975 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,290 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,815 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,491 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,060 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear both tyres perished and have deep cuts in tread 205/50 ZR 16

Fail 8 Mar 2016 54,060 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" standard (8.2.2)

Rear both tyres perished and have deep cuts in tread 205/50 ZR 16

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,211 miles

Both rear tyres perished 2055016V

Offside wiper poor

Fail 10 Mar 2015 50,211 miles

Both rear tyres perished 2055016V

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside wiper poor

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,865 miles

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 20 Feb 2013 40,007 miles

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

all tyres slightly perrished in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,042 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 31,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,190 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 ULO is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU08 ULO, 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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AU08 ULO is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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