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SL08 RWV

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,058 mi
Last recorded84,058 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at floor and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front cross members. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion over whole underbody

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrulles. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting lower. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing slightly faster. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle has corrosion.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear at axle mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 80,548 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear join. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear join. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrulles. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting lower. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing slightly faster. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle has corrosion.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear at axle mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 75,194 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,688 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 62,213 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust blow

front suspension arm bushes perished & starting to seperate

Fail 24 May 2018 62,213 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust blow

front suspension arm bushes perished & starting to seperate

Pass 10 May 2017 59,447 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,821 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 50,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,042 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,532 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 24,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,456 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,178 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 RWV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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