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FY58 OVC

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,291 mi
Last recorded147,291 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 OVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 147,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper damage trim insecure

Rear axle corroded and mounting area corroded both rears

Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,403 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 137,399 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 125,311 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,899 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 103,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 98,889 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,798 miles

pitting forming on nsf brake pipe

Fail 8 Feb 2019 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

osr footbrake weak

pitting forming on nsf brake pipe

Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,692 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 85,692 miles

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

pitting forming on osf brake pipe

Pass 7 Feb 2017 78,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,283 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,400 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 39,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,742 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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FY58 OVC is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FY58 OVC, 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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FY58 OVC is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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