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SL08 AAL

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 AAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 126,500 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer c v boot slight split

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

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

advise hand brake travel adjusted

Pass 1 Oct 2024 124,554 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 122,422 miles

All steering & suspension components show general surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding & 1 x mount broken (System still secure)

Handbrake has travel

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,458 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 120,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (Not to excess)

Parking brake level has travel

Pass 2 Oct 2021 118,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 118,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 111,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,586 miles

advisory brake fluid dirty

advisory some suspension components corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,707 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres age cracked slightly and wearing on inner edges slightly

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,707 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres age cracked slightly and wearing on inner edges slightly

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,797 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,503 miles

rust forming on rear lower coil springs

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,617 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 21 Aug 2014 50,617 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,665 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

N/s/r tyre slightly age cracked.

O/s/r tyre slightly age cracked.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,377 miles

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

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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SL08 AAL is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 62,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL08 AAL, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL08 AAL is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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