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FY09 FMA

2009 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,785 mi
Last recorded105,785 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 105,785 miles

General corrosion underside

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,253 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Brake Pipe At Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Brake Pipe At Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp Lens Cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2018 78,555 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 78,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm at steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,276 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 65,276 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp at rear joint corroded/leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Lamp lens cover damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,197 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns & os (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts & offsdise rear tyres 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp corroded at back box joint

Pass 13 Nov 2015 34,082 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Ns & Os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 34,082 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Ns & Os (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,775 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,632 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and tread depths 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,471 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade torn at ends but clearing screen

o/s/f wiper blade torn at ends but clearing screen

Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,608 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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FY09 FMA is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FY09 FMA, 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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FY09 FMA is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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