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KY06 SBZ

2006 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

114,306 mi
Last recorded114,306 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SX464,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 SBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,306 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2025 106,103 miles

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

rear suspension arms, springs, frame ,area and others components corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2025 106,102 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 96,212 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 96,212 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 85,929 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 85,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 85,846 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,537 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 67,537 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,833 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 63,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,671 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 61,671 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 56,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,266 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 49,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 46,557 miles

Eml light on

Pass 26 May 2016 45,657 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 45,657 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 44,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,428 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre outer edge close to limit

Fail 24 Jun 2013 40,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre outer edge close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front suspension arms, rubber bushes separating [nearside slight]

offside front wiper blade end split.

offside rear tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,711 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 36,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jul 2010 34,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres 3mm on outer edge of tread.

Slight lip on both front brake discs.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front suspension arm bushes starting to separate [rear bushes]

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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KY06 SBZ is a 2006 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 64,410 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 KY06 SBZ, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY06 SBZ is a 2006 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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