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FH08 EXP

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,306 mi
Last recorded155,306 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 155,306 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 155,306 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 145,084 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 145,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 125,284 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,214 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 101,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 92,005 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 85,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 85,721 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,461 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 40,286 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,177 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,535 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,497 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,367 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,420 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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FH08 EXP is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH08 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

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

Is FH08 EXP safe to buy?

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