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M8 ECC

2011 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,780 mi
Last recorded120,780 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki SX454,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 ECC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 120,780 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 115,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 115,050 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,143 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable at the time of inspection recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,351 miles

Nearside headlamp poor beam image/ just acceptable at time of inspection

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 106,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp poor beam image/ just acceptable at time of inspection

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 100,963 miles

nearside windscreen washer weak/blocked

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,508 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 96,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,143 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 88,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 73,226 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 57,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 57,994 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,631 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 43,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,280 miles

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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M8 ECC is a 2011 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M8 ECC, 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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M8 ECC is a 2011 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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