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GF08 ETU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,851 mi
Last recorded77,851 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ETU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,851 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 71,667 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 71,667 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 65,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,531 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 58,526 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,255 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 42,645 miles

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

bothside front wiper blade smearing screen slightly, should replace,

Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,598 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,661 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 36,661 miles

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

bothside front wiper blade smearing screen, should replace.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,775 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,749 miles

bothside front brake disc/s wearing thin.

bothside front brake pad/s worn very thin.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 28,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,271 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2012 20,958 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 17,067 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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GF08 ETU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GF08 ETU, 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 GF08 ETU registered?

GF08 ETU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GF08 ETU safe to buy?

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