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LC61 FCV

2011 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki SX454,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 FCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 101,470 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 101,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 91,069 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 91,069 miles

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

Front lower arm bushes worn

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,447 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 Feb 2024 79,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,248 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking between treads and on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 73,248 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both, cords exposed on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking between treads and on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 65,224 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not visible when operated with side lights on. (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,160 miles

Rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 19 Oct 2020 57,160 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,445 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,925 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 46,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x small cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,527 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,777 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre showing age related cracks in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,673 miles

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

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

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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LC61 FCV is a 2011 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LC61 FCV, 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 LC61 FCV registered?

LC61 FCV is a 2011 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is LC61 FCV safe to buy?

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