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GJ08 HKE

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 93,528 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,038 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

damage to rear bumper

Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,258 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2024 91,258 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,747 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,121 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 90,109 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 85,535 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,720 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 29 Jul 2020 81,715 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing heavily (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing heavily (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 24 May 2019 77,573 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn and cracked on outside edge.

N/S/F Wiper blade splitting.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2018 74,801 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 May 2017 70,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 67,353 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 67,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,678 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 62,663 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GJ08 HKE is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ08 HKE, 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 GJ08 HKE registered?

GJ08 HKE is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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