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FV09 AKF

2009 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,204 mi
Last recorded148,204 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 AKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 148,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 148,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 141,018 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 140,810 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 133,888 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 133,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,092 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 122,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 113,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 93,564 miles

Rear TYRES PERISHING

Pass 21 May 2018 83,081 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 74,956 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 74,956 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 64,676 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 55,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,840 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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FV09 AKF is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV09 AKF, 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 FV09 AKF registered?

FV09 AKF is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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