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SD08 SVZ

2008 Suzuki SX

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,228 mi
Last recorded126,228 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX76,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 SVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 126,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 110,579 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 110,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,617 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,885 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,200 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 85,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,644 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,870 miles

front and rear disc and pads low oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,841 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 27 Apr 2013 53,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 48,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2012 42,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,659 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX?

Based on 2,099 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
5,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 58
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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SD08 SVZ is a 2008 Suzuki SX in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,926 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 SX fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD08 SVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD08 SVZ registered?

SD08 SVZ is a 2008 Suzuki SX, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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