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DS57 FVT

2007 Suzuki SX4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Suzuki SX464,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 118,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 10 Jan 2023 118,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

o/s rear brake low efficiency

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,776 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 112,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 111,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

very very rusty under vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2021 111,162 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

very very rusty under vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2019 108,482 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,172 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front top mount slight lift

rusty under vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2018 99,164 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front top mount slight lift

rusty under vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2017 88,012 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 88,012 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 78,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear hub pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,768 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,795 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

items removed from mirror

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,328 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,650 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 30,650 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf head lamp has condensation but not effecting beam pattern.

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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DS57 FVT is a 2007 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 64,281 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 DS57 FVT, 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 19 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS57 FVT registered?

DS57 FVT is a 2007 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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