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FY09 UEA

2009 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,410 mi
Last recorded133,410 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 UEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 133,410 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60/16 ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 133,410 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60/16 ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 130,495 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 130,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,864 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 124,746 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 118,156 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil filter assembly corroded in lower section - advised early replacement at last MOT inspection to prevent possible engine damage due to oil loss-not carried out vehicle covered 8000 miles since -advise replacement.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,494 miles

Oil leak from oil filter assembly-advise early replacement

Rear Both nearside & offside coil springs showing age related corrosion beneath worn protective coatings

Fail 24 Feb 2021 110,397 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Reset to correct height with internal adjuster set to ZERO-do not adjust only if loading requires (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Reset to correct height with internal adjuster set to ZERO-do not adjust only if loading requires (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak from oil filter assembly-advise early replacement

Rear Both nearside & offside coil springs showing age related corrosion beneath worn protective coatings

Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,643 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 101,510 miles

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

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,854 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 78,833 miles

Front coil spring broken both coils (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,405 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 68,405 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,084 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 54,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,455 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,956 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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FY09 UEA is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY09 UEA, 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 UEA is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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