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FH08 EXS

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,186 miles

both headlamps misting over

corrosion apparent both rear coil spings

Pass 6 Apr 2022 113,089 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition of sills

Fail 5 Apr 2022 113,072 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear/centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition of sills

Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,525 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2021 108,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.154 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 104,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,141 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 97,137 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 86,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 65,233 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 51,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,861 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,085 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 24,304 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 EXS is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EXS, 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 EXS registered?

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

Is FH08 EXS safe to buy?

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