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FG61 DSV

2011 Suzuki SX4

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,408 mi
Last recorded69,408 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki SX454,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 DSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 69,408 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 69,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 mm 205/60R16H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 66,154 miles

Nearside Front shocker starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jan 2025 66,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS NOT TO BE DRIVEN broken at base coil ,no longer supported on shocker base, possibility broken end of coil spring could twist into contact with tyre sidewall and burst tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker body badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder almost bald , 205 60 16 92H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 62,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 59,261 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 59,261 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 57,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,579 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 47,754 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 42,916 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,680 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 38,678 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear shockers leaking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2016 33,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

both rear shockers misting of oil

Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,950 miles

long parking brake travel parking brake effort only just passable

Fail 3 Dec 2015 26,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,573 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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FG61 DSV is a 2011 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,573 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 FG61 DSV, 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 15 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG61 DSV registered?

FG61 DSV is a 2011 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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