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DU08 MHV

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,676 mi
Last recorded113,676 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 MHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 113,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 111,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 4 Mar 2024 110,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2023 109,612 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount missing system still secure

headlamp lens crazed

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2022 107,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 107,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside tyres worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 99,961 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside tyres worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,987 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 89,987 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 79,146 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 79,146 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,485 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 68,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 55,177 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 43,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,500 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,054 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,092 miles

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

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 MHV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DU08 MHV, 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 DU08 MHV registered?

DU08 MHV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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