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BK09 DCE

2009 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,041 mi
Last recorded86,041 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 DCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

inner sills corroded and weak

supension componants corroded,weak and perrished

Fail 10 Oct 2025 86,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

inner sills corroded and weak

supension componants corroded,weak and perrished

Pass 18 Oct 2024 83,908 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components weak and perished

Fail 18 Oct 2024 83,908 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components weak and perished

Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,655 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front tyres near limit

springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 81,535 miles

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

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

washers weak

Fail 21 Oct 2022 81,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

washers weak

Pass 25 Oct 2021 80,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inbetween tread`s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 80,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inbetween tread`s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet`s blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last 2 inch on all (1.1.11 (c))

brake discs worn

exhaust tatty

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,391 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 75,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,289 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,396 miles

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

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

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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BK09 DCE is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,636 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 BK09 DCE, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK09 DCE registered?

BK09 DCE is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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