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CA08 YHU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,692 mi
Last recorded114,692 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,692 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side of the car rusty

Pass 29 May 2025 110,486 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses faded on BOTH Sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB Mounting bushes on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 110,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses faded on BOTH Sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB Mounting bushes on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 102,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FOUR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

SUSPENSION/CHASSIS CORRODED.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,375 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cooper grease all over rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 92,365 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,365 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,156 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 81,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 73,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,460 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,627 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,145 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,325 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,527 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 30,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,314 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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CA08 YHU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA08 YHU, 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 CA08 YHU registered?

CA08 YHU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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