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EJ08 XJC

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,698 mi
Last recorded79,698 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 79,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has slight travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 79,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has slight travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,387 miles

oil leak at engine

slight exhaust blow at front

various underside corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2020 69,386 miles

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

oil leak at engine

slight exhaust blow at front

various underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,178 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,565 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,595 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,837 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,351 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,989 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 12,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,956 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 XJC is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

EJ08 XJC is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is EJ08 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 XJC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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