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GY59 BGV

2009 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,600 mi
Last recorded99,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 BGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 99,600 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 96,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 93,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 91,088 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 91,086 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Strut top mount has play

Nearside and Offside front rear lower bushes split and perished

Offside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease around clip

Offside Front Strut top mount has excessive play

Pass 2 Aug 2022 88,200 miles

Nearside and Offside front inner CV boots starting to leak around clips

Play in Nearside and Offside front strut top mounts

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front rear lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 88,198 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside and Offside front inner CV boots starting to leak around clips

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

Play in Nearside and Offside front strut top mounts

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front rear lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,260 miles

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 5 Jul 2021 85,260 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,055 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 83,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,838 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,150 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,957 miles

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

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 Nov 2015 53,299 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 53,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,963 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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GY59 BGV is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GY59 BGV, 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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What year was GY59 BGV registered?

GY59 BGV is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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