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SG61 AEL

2011 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,891 mi
Last recorded48,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki SX454,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 AEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 48,891 miles

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE AND FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 6 May 2026 48,834 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ENGINE / GEARBOX X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 May 2025 46,840 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 46,840 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 44,262 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 44,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2023 41,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2022 38,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,310 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,187 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 24,514 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 24,514 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,573 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 20,573 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 20,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,729 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,161 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 9,826 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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SG61 AEL is a 2011 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG61 AEL, 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 SG61 AEL registered?

SG61 AEL is a 2011 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SG61 AEL safe to buy?

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