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FY58 TVJ

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,273 mi
Last recorded115,273 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 TVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,273 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,241 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear either side corroded at back of inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 110,914 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear either side corroded at back of inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,141 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,093 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,458 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 92,402 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed,

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 76,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,845 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 42,543 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,385 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 TVJ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FY58 TVJ, 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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What year was FY58 TVJ registered?

FY58 TVJ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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