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CE09 MTZ

2009 Suzuki SX4

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,830 mi
Last recorded113,830 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 MTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from both rear flexi hoses to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch trim damaged

offside front wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 106,012 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Pulling to end of travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,782 miles

All four suspension springs corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 100,781 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

All four suspension springs corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,203 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 93,819 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 93,819 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 89,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn slight split (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,284 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,290 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,094 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,715 miles

Nearside Rear 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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CE09 MTZ is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE09 MTZ, 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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CE09 MTZ is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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