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DG08 PLJ

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,318 mi
Last recorded83,318 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 83,318 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,808 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,841 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,263 miles

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

flexi hose ferrels corroded

suspension corroded

wishbone bushs cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2022 75,262 miles

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

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

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

flexi hose ferrels corroded

suspension corroded

wishbone bushs cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,609 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil springs corroded

Inner sills corroded (both sides)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear coils springs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,132 miles

clutch slipping

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,950 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 48,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" standred (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,223 miles

front tyres perished between tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,058 miles

front inner brake pads have slight wear , further inspection may be needed

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight cracking to out edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,245 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 16,245 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,068 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 PLJ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG08 PLJ, 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 PLJ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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