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FV08 ZSG

2008 Suzuki SX

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,495 mi
Last recorded123,495 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX76,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ZSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 123,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 118,675 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 113,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 113,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 108,488 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 103,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 99,143 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,242 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 91,207 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,165 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 68,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,802 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,304 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,044 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,017 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX?

Based on 2,099 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
5,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 58
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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FV08 ZSG is a 2008 Suzuki SX in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SX fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV08 ZSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV08 ZSG registered?

FV08 ZSG is a 2008 Suzuki SX, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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