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SL08 RVE

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,128 mi
Last recorded83,128 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 RVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2023 83,128 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all flexi pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and nearside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake dustshield fouling disc

Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CAR IS UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,081 miles

corrosion to underside and exposed components

exhaust corroded

exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

offside front coil spring corroded

slight play at nearside front track rod end

steering operation heavy

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,955 miles

Brake pipes have a plastic outer coating restricting view

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside Wiper arm has been bent from its original shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 4 Mar 2016 47,955 miles

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

Brake pipes have a plastic outer coating restricting view

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside Wiper arm has been bent from its original shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,814 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 40,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,390 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 26,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 12,869 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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SL08 RVE is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVE, 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 RVE is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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