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FH08 EWZ

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 EWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,477 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot access outer covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 99,467 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp arear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot access outer covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 98,409 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle beam corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,569 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel light on

Pass 11 Sep 2021 90,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn edge

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2020 85,602 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,692 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,669 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 73,669 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,479 miles

ns and os front lower suspension arm bushes starting to separate

nsf tyre distortion to tread strongly recommend changing

Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,479 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn

ns and os front lower suspension arm bushes starting to separate

nsf tyre distortion to tread strongly recommend changing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,724 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Oct 2015 47,936 miles

osr seat belt stalk covers missing still operates

Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp full of condensation affecting light source (1.7.5a)

osr seat belt stalk covers missing still operates

Pass 2 May 2014 38,278 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 38,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 33,452 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,785 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,844 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 23 Jun 2011 23,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

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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FH08 EWZ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FH08 EWZ, 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 FH08 EWZ registered?

FH08 EWZ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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