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DA09 VAF

2009 Suzuki SX4

Turquoise Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,006 mi
Last recorded108,006 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 VAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 108,006 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 103,205 miles

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

EXHAUST CENTRE SUPPORT POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Mar 2024 103,205 miles

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

EXHAUST CENTRE SUPPORT POOR CONDITION

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,007 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 99,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,200 miles

Coating Applied to Underside

Pass 13 May 2021 79,382 miles

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Fail 13 May 2021 79,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,265 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Fail 3 Jun 2020 73,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 2 May 2019 65,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft constant velosity joint gaitor deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2019 65,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft constant velosity joint gaitor deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 May 2018 56,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease at fixing clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside steering rack track rod appears to have slight play - wear on inner joint

offside front suspension strut top mounting appears to have slight play - wear

rust - corrosion on underbody components

some wear on front brake pads and front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2017 48,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp with fluid - grease (2.5.C.1a)

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

slight wear - play in nearside steering rack track rod

some wear on front brake discs

under bonnet covers underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 11 May 2017 47,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp with fluid - grease (2.5.C.1a)

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

slight wear - play in nearside steering rack track rod

some wear on front brake discs

under bonnet covers underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 May 2016 39,049 miles

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

rust on underbody components

slight perrishing/cracking on nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside steering rack track rod

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 21 May 2015 31,285 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 19,630 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 15,971 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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DA09 VAF is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Turquoise with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA09 VAF, 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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DA09 VAF is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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