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BU08 MSX

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,451 mi
Last recorded107,451 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 107,451 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 107,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 98,528 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 77,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,101 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 69,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,759 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2018 62,756 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,627 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,627 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 49,318 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 49,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,690 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,122 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,170 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,550 miles

Mist of oil on rear shockers.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,441 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,792 miles

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

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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BU08 MSX is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey 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 BU08 MSX, 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 BU08 MSX registered?

BU08 MSX is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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