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FN09 VAE

2009 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,077 mi
Last recorded114,077 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,077 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 114,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,352 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 107,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,169 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 96,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,096 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,072 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 74,773 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 74,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 67,323 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 58,845 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)

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

O/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,998 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 40,998 miles

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

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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FN09 VAE is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN09 VAE, 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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FN09 VAE is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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