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KY08 OAU

2008 Suzuki SX

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,802 mi
Last recorded123,802 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX76,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 OAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,802 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Mar 2022 123,797 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,367 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 110,242 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,980 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,469 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 62,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,028 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail

drivers seat has slight movement

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 53,028 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat has slight movement

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,584 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,805 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX?

Based on 2,099 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
5,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 58
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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KY08 OAU is a 2008 Suzuki SX in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,926 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 SX fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY08 OAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY08 OAU is a 2008 Suzuki SX, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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