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DY08 MGU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,485 mi
Last recorded151,485 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 MGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 151,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 142,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 130,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 120,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 120,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,638 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,748 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 109,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,538 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 98,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,924 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Scratch present on windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,231 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,430 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 14,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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DY08 MGU 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 77.8%.

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 DY08 MGU, 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 DY08 MGU registered?

DY08 MGU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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