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GV09 EJU

2009 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,336 mi
Last recorded113,336 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 EJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 113,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 113,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inoperative when positon lamp on (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,924 miles

both rear tyres perish

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 103,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 95,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread, 2x nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, Worn on edges, Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked, deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Front Both front fog lamp lenses broken, Sharp edges

Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,232 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front wipers splitting but clearing the screen, will need replacing soon

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat also fitted to O/S/R but belt tested as different type of seat fixture ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread getting low, sidewall perishing ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges exposed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 87,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front wipers splitting but clearing the screen, will need replacing soon

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat also fitted to O/S/R but belt tested as different type of seat fixture ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread getting low, sidewall perishing ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges exposed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,434 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,828 miles

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 68,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,096 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2013 45,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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GV09 EJU is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,636 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 GV09 EJU, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV09 EJU is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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