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AU58 VBY

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,718 mi
Last recorded197,718 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 197,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 180,243 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 162,275 miles

exhaust joints corroded

oil leak

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 26 Sep 2016 161,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rears (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

exhaust joints corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 142,307 miles

front discs and pads worn

front tyres worn on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,629 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 122,629 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 103,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air filter housing insecure

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 28 Sep 2013 103,841 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air filter housing insecure

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 21 Sep 2013 103,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

air filter housing insecure

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,054 miles

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

o/side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 62,933 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AU58 VBY is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU58 VBY, 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 AU58 VBY registered?

AU58 VBY is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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