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AV08 NMU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,788 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 98,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,656 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 86,656 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre face cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,741 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside and offside rear

Fail 24 Oct 2015 69,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside and offside rear

offside front Tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 18 Oct 2014 61,235 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,117 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tail gate wiper blade rubber worn out

Fail 22 Oct 2012 44,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tail gate wiper blade rubber worn out

Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,166 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

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 NMU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

AV08 NMU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AV08 NMU safe to buy?

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