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CY08 MZV

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,818 mi
Last recorded142,818 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 MZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 142,818 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 142,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 129,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2021 129,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 114,702 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 114,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded under body pipe that runs parallel to the sill (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2019 104,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front wipers slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2018 93,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 93,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 81,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,143 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 70,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,044 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 47,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,945 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 36,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,271 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,500 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

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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CY08 MZV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CY08 MZV, 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 CY08 MZV registered?

CY08 MZV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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