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EF08 VBG

2008 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

164,623 mi
Last recorded164,623 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 164,623 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 164,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 153,433 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 153,367 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 124,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,488 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 121,411 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,697 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 107,651 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 102,159 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 101,950 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,036 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,036 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,078 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 84,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,098 miles

engine oil leak (poss filter).

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 71,059 miles

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.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,353 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 52,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,665 miles

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?

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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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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