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JO56 DEM

2011 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,953 mi
Last recorded60,953 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki SX454,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO56 DEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 60,953 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 56,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 51,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 46,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 46,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 41,751 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 36,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 29,791 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 28,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 28,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 26,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,219 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 23,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 19,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,877 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts

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)

all 4 tyres cracking bewteen tread

Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cracking between tread on all tyres

Fail 30 Sep 2014 12,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cracking between tread on all tyres

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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JO56 DEM is a 2011 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,573 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 JO56 DEM, 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 15 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JO56 DEM registered?

JO56 DEM is a 2011 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is JO56 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO56 DEM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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