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FY09 FMX

2009 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,647 mi
Last recorded79,647 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,647 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 73,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2024 67,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 42,365 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,636 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 34,578 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 34,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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Pass 20 Feb 2019 28,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,338 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 27,338 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,650 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 24,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,095 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 12,843 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 10,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 7,953 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 7,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 FMX is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 FMX registered?

FY09 FMX is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is FY09 FMX safe to buy?

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