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BJ06 SYZ

2006 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

83,305 mi
Last recorded83,305 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SX464,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 SYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 83,305 miles

2x bolts snapped from battery tray but secure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

stone chips in screen

Fail 29 Jan 2026 83,305 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

2x bolts snapped from battery tray but secure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

stone chips in screen

Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,475 miles

2x bolts snapped from battery tray (tray secure)

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2025 79,475 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

2x bolts snapped from battery tray (tray secure)

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2025 79,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 75,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 75,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,999 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount siezing

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

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

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 8 Nov 2022 73,999 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount siezing

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

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

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

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer edge , on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged losing shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 70,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer edge , on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged losing shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,597 miles

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

Offside Front brake lag - on maximum limit 25%

handbrake lever travel high

slightly damp gearbox area

Fail 27 Oct 2020 64,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake lag - on maximum limit 25%

handbrake lever travel high

slightly damp gearbox area

Pass 8 May 2019 58,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount seizing/noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 8 May 2019 58,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount seizing/noisy

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 3 May 2018 52,276 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,711 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inside surface

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge(on legal limit)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,124 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 35,110 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 30,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,937 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 12 Apr 2012 26,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,005 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 20,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 10,292 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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BJ06 SYZ is a 2006 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 64,410 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 BJ06 SYZ, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ06 SYZ is a 2006 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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