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BJ08 BVL

2008 Suzuki SX

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,758 mi
Last recorded135,758 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX76,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 135,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 113,049 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 113,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 98,233 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 98,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,672 miles

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

Front brake discs and pads worn.

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 4 Mar 2021 94,672 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

Front brake discs and pads worn.

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,048 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 91,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,695 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 86,695 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,286 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,126 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 74,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,432 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,870 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,352 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX?

Based on 2,099 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
5,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 58
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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BJ08 BVL is a 2008 Suzuki SX in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,926 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 SX fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ08 BVL is a 2008 Suzuki SX, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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