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EJ08 KXR

2008 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,180 mi
Last recorded138,180 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 KXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 138,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 137,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear And N/S/F Bumper Insecure/ Lose

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 127,516 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 124,090 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 124,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 117,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,855 miles

Damage to front bumper.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,715 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,336 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear most bush bonding starting to deteriorate. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,577 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 70,576 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread plate broken (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,075 miles

All tyres nearing legal limits

o/s and n/s front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,280 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,624 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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EJ08 KXR is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ08 KXR, 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 EJ08 KXR registered?

EJ08 KXR is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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