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DG08 ZMV

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,402 mi
Last recorded75,402 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 75,402 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2026 75,381 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2025 70,581 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,266 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 67,266 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,072 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2023 65,072 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust clamp detached. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2021 60,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Tyre is Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Tyre is Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 60,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Tyre is Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Tyre is Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,488 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,308 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 39,306 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from nearside rear brake hose to offside front union (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from offside rear brake hose to offside front union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,077 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 27,077 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 23,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,808 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 17,808 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,168 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 ZMV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

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

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