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DE08 EBL

2008 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,350 mi
Last recorded105,350 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 EBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 105,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 105,347 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,943 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 95,940 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,325 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 91,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 86,774 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,064 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 75,064 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,757 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 64,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,755 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,748 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,299 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 45,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,774 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 24,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,202 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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DE08 EBL is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE08 EBL, 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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DE08 EBL is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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