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FV06 LAE

2006 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,676 mi
Last recorded124,676 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SX464,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 LAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 124,676 miles

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENTION COVERED IN WAXoil

Fail 3 May 2023 124,675 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENTION CORRODED

Pass 9 Jun 2022 115,296 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 115,294 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 106,121 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 106,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,321 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 105,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,828 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 101,825 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror . ()

Lower outer sill covers fitted .

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nuts ??/ union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut/union. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 93,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror . ()

Lower outer sill covers fitted .

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nuts ??/ union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut/union. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,363 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,363 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 84,799 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 75,611 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,763 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 58,054 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,267 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 41,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 34,322 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 27,567 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 20,846 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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FV06 LAE is a 2006 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 64,410 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 FV06 LAE, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV06 LAE registered?

FV06 LAE is a 2006 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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