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AV08 HFJ

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,392 mi
Last recorded142,392 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 142,392 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 142,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 134,658 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 127,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 127,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 121,433 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear and 2x front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 115,151 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,230 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 90,136 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 79,087 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 66,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 54,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,405 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,905 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,343 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,441 miles

Nearside front driveshaft inner boot has a slight leak of grease.

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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AV08 HFJ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV08 HFJ, 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 AV08 HFJ registered?

AV08 HFJ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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