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DY09 WVV

2009 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,900 mi
Last recorded144,900 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 WVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 144,900 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded, middle exhaust bracket broken

Reverse light not working

Fail 10 Sep 2025 144,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded, middle exhaust bracket broken

Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2024 134,194 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 11 Sep 2024 134,194 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2024 134,080 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure bush's worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 123,348 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 123,348 miles

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

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))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 116,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 116,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,402 miles

Approx 3mm left on front brake pads

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 108,402 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Approx 3mm left on front brake pads

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,566 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 96,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 86,818 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,215 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 67,198 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 34,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,097 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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DY09 WVV is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,636 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 DY09 WVV, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY09 WVV registered?

DY09 WVV is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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