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SA61 ADV

2011 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,682 mi
Last recorded56,682 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki SX454,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 ADV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 56,682 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 56,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting plate badly corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 54,243 miles

n/s front shock absorber corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 54,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s front shock absorber corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,234 miles

o/s rear tyre worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 49,802 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,808 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 48,808 miles

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,547 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

front windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Aug 2020 46,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,472 miles

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

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

o/s front suspension arm bush splitting

rear differential leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2018 42,472 miles

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

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

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

rear differential leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,695 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,982 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 29,970 miles

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

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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SA61 ADV is a 2011 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SA61 ADV, 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 SA61 ADV registered?

SA61 ADV is a 2011 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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