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SM08 CXU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,635 mi
Last recorded96,635 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 CXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,635 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,249 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,034 miles

Offside Front discs cover corroded could bind onto the disk

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion at rear on all suspension and brake components

Pass 11 Nov 2021 76,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,706 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 73,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 72,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 71,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,667 miles

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

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

oil leak (from filter)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 557,155 miles

o/s/r tyre is at 3mm

Fail 7 Feb 2015 55,714 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre is at 3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,467 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 43,342 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,466 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 34,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 33,979 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 33,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,578 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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SM08 CXU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Red 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 SM08 CXU, 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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What year was SM08 CXU registered?

SM08 CXU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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