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BS08 OBS

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,129 mi
Last recorded97,129 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS08 OBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 97,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,118 miles

handbrake travel just in spec

Pass 22 Dec 2022 91,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc and pad low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 91,691 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc and pad low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,714 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 88,422 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 88,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 85,963 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 85,948 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2018 81,411 miles

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

NO OIL IN ENGINE ADD 11/2 lt NOE 1/2 full

Fail 29 Dec 2018 81,365 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

NO OIL IN ENGINE ADD 11/2 lt NOE 1/2 full

Pass 29 Dec 2017 70,316 miles

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

item removed from windscreen

Fail 28 Dec 2017 70,289 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

item removed from windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2016 60,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2016 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 52,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice rear offside tyre worn unevenly, and slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,824 miles

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

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

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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BS08 OBS is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BS08 OBS, 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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BS08 OBS is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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