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FD08 DPE

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,138 mi
Last recorded85,138 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 DPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 79,453 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))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 79,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 69,407 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,067 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 63,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,724 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing sticking / jumping

Fail 18 Sep 2019 60,724 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing sticking / jumping

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,277 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 58,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,858 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 56,850 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,954 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,636 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,579 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FD08 DPE is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD08 DPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD08 DPE registered?

FD08 DPE is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FD08 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 DPE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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