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FG08 GKC

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,978 mi
Last recorded94,978 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,978 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 94,978 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,742 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

o/s front outer cv boot very slight deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2024 93,742 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

o/s front outer cv boot very slight deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2023 91,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,178 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 88,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component insecure mud flap /outer wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,265 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s front upper ball joint dust cover slightly damaged no loss of grease

very slight damage o/s front outer drive shaft boot

Fail 11 Sep 2020 85,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s front upper ball joint dust cover slightly damaged no loss of grease

very slight damage o/s front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 9 Aug 2019 82,545 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 5 Aug 2019 82,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,847 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 76,831 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,772 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 73,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,651 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,815 miles

front brake discs corroded and slight lip

front brake pads getting low

various bushes delaminating and perrishing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,815 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and slight lip

front brake pads getting low

various bushes delaminating and perrishing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,427 miles

all four tyres worn on edges slightly

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,005 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,445 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GKC is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG08 GKC, 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 GKC registered?

FG08 GKC is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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