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DY08 OAW

2008 Suzuki SX4

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,904 mi
Last recorded64,904 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 OAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,904 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 62,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,546 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 60,465 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 57,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,836 miles

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

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))

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

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,436 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 40,392 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,328 miles

underbody and brake pipes waxoiled

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside corroding at ends, out of plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes debonding slightly (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside turret tops (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside corroding at ends, out of plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

exhaust jointing flanges heavily corroded

inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

rear axle beam corroding in places

rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces and brake pads worn

nearside and offside rear inner sills have surface corrosion

rear crossmember has corrosion in several places ,but is not considered major enough to fail test

winter tyres fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills corroded slightly at rear

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,565 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 22,565 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 13,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 OAW is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,910cc 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 DY08 OAW, 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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DY08 OAW is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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