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DS08 AVB

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,982 mi
Last recorded111,982 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 AVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,982 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

knock at nearside front suspension ,no fault found,suspect shock absorber and/or top mounting

rear suspension axle becoming rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2020 111,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

knock at nearside front suspension ,no fault found,suspect shock absorber and/or top mounting

rear suspension axle becoming rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2019 106,958 miles

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

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

brake pipes before and after rear hoses have some corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2018 93,016 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward [recommend early renewal] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes to nearside rear flexi & both rear wheel cylinders becoming rusty [3x in total]

Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 85,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake discs slightly correded

Pass 9 Jan 2016 81,297 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 81,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,366 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on brake pipe

Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,366 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,525 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 67,525 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,335 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 57,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,331 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,208 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 37,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DS08 AVB 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 66.7%.

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 DS08 AVB, 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 DS08 AVB registered?

DS08 AVB is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is DS08 AVB safe to buy?

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