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FA08 GYN

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,980 mi
Last recorded117,980 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GYN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 117,980 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 117,980 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 114,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 106,236 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 98,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 91,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,106 miles

h/brake effort on limit n/s weak

Fail 22 Sep 2021 89,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

h/brake effort on limit n/s weak

Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,595 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 86,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,692 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 70,809 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 65,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,071 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 58,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,163 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 43,347 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,347 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 24,908 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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FA08 GYN is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FA08 GYN, 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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FA08 GYN is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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