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SM08 CXZ

2008 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,614 mi
Last recorded120,614 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 CXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 120,614 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front crossmember rusty and corroded

under side of vehicle in very poor condition rusty and corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,635 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (FOUR) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,844 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 97,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 94,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread and sidewall scuffed and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on shoulders

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread and sidewall scuffed and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on shoulders

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 10 May 2017 86,550 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outside edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre also cracking on sidewalls (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front cross member + rear axle corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 86,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outside edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre also cracking on sidewalls (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front cross member + rear axle corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 79,667 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

osf and nsf metal brake pipe corroded

osr and nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 72,422 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2014 64,783 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 64,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

osf and nsf lower suppension arm rear bush cracking

Pass 11 May 2013 54,727 miles

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

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

slight play in nsf steering arm

Pass 1 May 2012 46,801 miles

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

nsf bottom suppension arm rear bush splitting

Fail 30 Apr 2012 46,794 miles

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

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

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

nsf bottom suppension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 4 May 2011 40,296 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 CXZ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM08 CXZ, 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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SM08 CXZ is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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