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FD08 VCX

2008 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,869 mi
Last recorded141,869 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023 141,869 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 134,346 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 134,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 128,334 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 128,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,975 miles

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/f tyre low on tread

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

slight dampness to both rear shock absorbers

Fail 1 Mar 2019 119,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

centre to rear exhaust clamp broken & slight leak but still secure advise very early repair

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/f tyre low on tread

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge advise early replacement

slight dampness to both rear shock absorbers

Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,759 miles

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded

eml light on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 107,536 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded

eml light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,031 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,153 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link end (2.4.G.2)

water leak on front pipe

Pass 22 May 2015 83,792 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 83,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 66,182 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 51,697 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2012 39,976 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,881 miles

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

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 VCX 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 64.7%.

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 VCX, 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 FD08 VCX registered?

FD08 VCX is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is FD08 VCX safe to buy?

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