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FY08 MPO

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 MPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 74,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,091 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 73,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,482 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,691 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 63,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,234 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 55,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,589 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 53,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.

Offside Front Tyre cracking.

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,101 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,683 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,696 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Jan 2014 42,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,327 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,658 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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FY08 MPO is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 62,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY08 MPO, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY08 MPO registered?

FY08 MPO is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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