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FY18 VNL

2018 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,799 mi
Last recorded131,799 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki SX431,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 VNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 131,799 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 131,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 120,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 112,325 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust rubbers cable tied (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 103,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective cable ties around exhaust back box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,471 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers have cable ties wrapped round them exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 94,469 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers have cable ties wrapped round them exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 86,881 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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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FY18 VNL is a 2018 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 31,250 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 FY18 VNL, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FY18 VNL registered?

FY18 VNL is a 2018 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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