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EL51 AYR

2018 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,542 mi
Last recorded42,542 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki SX431,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 AYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 42,542 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 109,121 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 109,118 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 109,099 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drl not working

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 35,716 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside mirror housing damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,689 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 96,687 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 27,750 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 27,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 18,693 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 18,693 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 15,683 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,025 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 59,025 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 54,336 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,758 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,985 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,109 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,070 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,148 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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EL51 AYR is a 2018 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 31,250 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 EL51 AYR, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EL51 AYR registered?

EL51 AYR is a 2018 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 26 July 2018.

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