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L55 VAW

2006 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,778 mi
Last recorded154,778 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SX464,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 VAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 154,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 147,298 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 143,154 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Advised replace! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Also low on engine oil! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 not 3. ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 131,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 119,860 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,242 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,564 miles

engine management warning light on ?

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,097 miles

EML on

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

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

child seat fitted

oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 27 Jan 2016 85,087 miles

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

EML on

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,177 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,047 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,962 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2010 27,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,663 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)

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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L55 VAW is a 2006 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L55 VAW, 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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What year was L55 VAW registered?

L55 VAW is a 2006 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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