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FV09 OTJ

2009 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,085 mi
Last recorded73,085 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 OTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 73,085 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 73,081 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 66,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 55,013 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 54,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 52,836 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,761 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 50,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 47,682 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 47,670 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 40,513 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 36,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2017 32,937 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 31,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on brake lines/flexi hose ferrules.

Fail 3 Jul 2016 31,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on brake lines/flexi hose ferrules.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,352 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,871 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 24,757 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,637 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)

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 OTJ is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

FV09 OTJ is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is FV09 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 OTJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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