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FL08 EAC

2008 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,103 mi
Last recorded122,103 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 122,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 121,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 121,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting too excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper worn too excess

Pass 24 Oct 2024 120,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted unable to fully check condition

Fail 24 Oct 2024 120,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted unable to fully check condition

Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,343 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,453 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower plastic covers outer sill

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower plastic covers outer sill

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 116,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower plastic covers outer sill

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower plastic covers outer sill

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,660 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 107,659 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,988 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,816 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 68,476 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,183 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 55,372 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,338 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 16 Jan 2013 24,738 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,674 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,050 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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FL08 EAC is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FL08 EAC, 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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FL08 EAC is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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