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JC53 FAY

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,707 mi
Last recorded95,707 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 FAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 95,707 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 95,705 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,546 miles

all suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,842 miles

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

Front & Rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on ferrule from brake hose to brake pipe.

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion on ferrule from brake hose to brake pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2023 75,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre on the shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 75,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre on the shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 69,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,776 miles

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

Front both shockers corroded

Nearside Rear tyre feathering and getting low

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,518 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 42,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,931 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,258 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 27,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 11,440 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,910 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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JC53 FAY is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JC53 FAY, 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 JC53 FAY registered?

JC53 FAY is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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