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DU08 MHF

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 MHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 104,137 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 104,070 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 101,273 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 101,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,803 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,043 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake travel high

Pass 24 Mar 2022 80,690 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 80,342 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 63,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,468 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general all over suspension corrosion starting

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,932 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,932 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,607 miles

plastic covers fitted bottom

Fail 19 Feb 2016 45,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic covers fitted bottom

Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 37,300 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,664 miles

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

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

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 22 Feb 2013 25,298 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,740 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 13,713 miles

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

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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DU08 MHF is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DU08 MHF, 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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DU08 MHF is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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