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FH08 EXF

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,547 mi
Last recorded77,547 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 EXF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 77,547 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper and wing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 77,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper and wing damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,232 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,445 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2020 46,445 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 41,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 41,988 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,204 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,204 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,746 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 34,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,109 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 32,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,554 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,280 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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 EXF is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH08 EXF registered?

FH08 EXF is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is FH08 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 EXF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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