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DW02 ALE

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,777 mi
Last recorded94,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW02 ALE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 94,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,293 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,540 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 82,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,840 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,719 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,178 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 53,122 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,641 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,662 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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DW02 ALE is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DW02 ALE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DW02 ALE registered?

DW02 ALE is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DW02 ALE safe to buy?

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