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FG08 FWV

2008 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,655 mi
Last recorded79,655 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 76,109 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,123 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 53,395 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front droplinks weeping grease

Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,951 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,512 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 34,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 31,208 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 31,204 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 28,070 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 15 May 2014 28,067 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 23 May 2013 23,769 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 23,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,535 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,297 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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FG08 FWV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG08 FWV, 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 FG08 FWV registered?

FG08 FWV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FG08 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 FWV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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