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164,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective one side snapped other side random plate added, causing exhaust to sit a lot lower, rectify asap (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear corrosion across the rear
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front frosty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective one side snapped other side random plate added, causing exhaust to sit a lot lower, rectify asap (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear corrosion across the rear
Fuel filler neck corroded
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel filler neck corroded
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both also cracking and perishing 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail close to sidewall (205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace both asap (205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s + n/s (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
engine oil leak (poss filter).
nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak (poss filter).
nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?
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EF08 VBG is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 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 EF08 VBG, 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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EF08 VBG is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 24 June 2008.
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