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FV09 LPC

2009 Suzuki SX4

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 LPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 74,436 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,674 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 72,663 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear - Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 68,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 64,076 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 64,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 54,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 50,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 50,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 43,565 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 41,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,012 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED BADLY

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

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

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

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 41,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED BADLY

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

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

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

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,727 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 31 Mar 2015 25,433 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 25,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 20 May 2014 22,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,147 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,657 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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FV09 LPC is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

FV09 LPC is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is FV09 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 LPC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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