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DC05 FCC

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,937 mi
Last recorded176,937 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 FCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 176,937 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

Fail 21 Jun 2022 176,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 166,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 154,354 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 131,077 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 131,076 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,725 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 103,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,062 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER SPLIT

Front TYRES BOTH ,WEAR ON INNER EDGES

Fail 22 Feb 2017 81,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER SPLIT

Front TYRES BOTH ,WEAR ON INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,520 miles

PARKING BRAKE LONG TRAVEL

Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,470 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2014 28,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2014 28,447 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2013 22,887 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,572 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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DC05 FCC is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DC05 FCC, 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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DC05 FCC is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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