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DG08 XZJ

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,524 mi
Last recorded130,524 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 130,524 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 130,524 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 128,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 125,487 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 125,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 113,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 103,605 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,844 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 94,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,617 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 80,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,944 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,589 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,490 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 XZJ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XZJ, 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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What year was DG08 XZJ registered?

DG08 XZJ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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