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FJ59 VAV

2009 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,868 mi
Last recorded86,868 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 VAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,868 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,360 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 84,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,237 miles

Nearside Front body trim coming loose

Nearside Rear body trim loose

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 80,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front body trim coming loose

Nearside Rear body trim loose

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,480 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone rear bushes cracking / starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,576 miles

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

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

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 64,576 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,588 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 59,588 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,675 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,075 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 35,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,315 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 17,885 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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FJ59 VAV is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,636 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 FJ59 VAV, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ59 VAV registered?

FJ59 VAV is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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