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SA18 VLF

2018 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,910 mi
Last recorded83,910 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki SX431,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 VLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 83,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 83,910 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,288 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 77,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 75,197 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 75,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.092 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,670 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 53,907 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 53,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,283 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 26,709 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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SA18 VLF is a 2018 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 31,250 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 SA18 VLF, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA18 VLF registered?

SA18 VLF is a 2018 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is SA18 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA18 VLF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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