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AV08 KPY

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,391 mi
Last recorded143,391 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 143,391 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 126,935 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower half of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 126,935 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower half of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 113,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 101,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 101,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 92,605 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 92,605 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,116 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,578 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Offside Rear Perrished but not exposing the cords

Fail 26 Sep 2016 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Offside Rear Perrished but not exposing the cords

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,408 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 46,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,754 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KPY is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV08 KPY, 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 KPY registered?

AV08 KPY is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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