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DG08 KKW

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,664 mi
Last recorded129,664 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 KKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 129,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 128,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Nov 2024 128,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Oct 2023 126,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,950 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 124,950 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,308 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 118,280 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking From filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2020 108,622 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,589 miles

all brake pipes rusting at ends after plastic coating

plastic covers over floors and engine

Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes rusting at ends after plastic coating

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,538 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 80,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower rear suspension bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belts

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,629 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2015 45,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,232 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres close to 1.6mm legal limit, 3 to 4mm

Pass 9 Feb 2012 12,209 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 6,805 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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DG08 KKW is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG08 KKW, 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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DG08 KKW is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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