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DA08 OTW

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 97,616 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded and worn (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 97,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded and worn (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,617 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted/dirty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule insecure ,ferrule corroded and worn (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 80,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 80,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 74,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,122 miles

Beam images poor

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 60,431 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam images turning weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf ,nsr and osr tyres perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,949 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 52,949 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,520 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 40,690 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,302 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,664 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 27,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 22,201 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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DA08 OTW is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA08 OTW, 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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DA08 OTW is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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