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AU08 ZHM

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,112 mi
Last recorded152,112 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 152,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 146,890 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 146,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2024 142,437 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 142,437 miles

Exhaust system insecure two front metal mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2023 133,673 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 133,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 127,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 127,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 123,103 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 111,345 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 111,344 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near anti roll bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged both sides rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 102,969 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 93,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,491 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,703 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,695 miles

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

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

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

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 20 Mar 2014 63,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,021 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,499 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 ZHM is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU08 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

AU08 ZHM is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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