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SV08 GWK

2008 Suzuki SX

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,278 mi
Last recorded94,278 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX76,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 GWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,278 miles

Engine MIL Lamp indecates a fault

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Undetermined suspension noise

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2024 94,278 miles

Engine MIL Lamp indecates a fault

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Undetermined suspension noise

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 94,273 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL Lamp indecates a fault

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Undetermined suspension noise

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 94,222 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @ bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pipe very corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing / bush worn

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 86,637 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking Corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing / bush worn

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,416 miles

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

Exhaust flanges corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 76,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire On fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust flanges corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 68,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across bulkhead corroded but unable to assess properly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but unable to assess properly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

windscreen damage less than 40mm outside zone A

Fail 27 Jul 2020 68,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across bulkhead corroded but unable to assess properly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but unable to assess properly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

windscreen damage less than 40mm outside zone A

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,239 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake disc inner surface slightly pitted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 52,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,941 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 28,941 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,320 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 26,182 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 23,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,144 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX?

Based on 2,099 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
5,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 58
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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SV08 GWK is a 2008 Suzuki SX in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,926 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 SX fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV08 GWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV08 GWK is a 2008 Suzuki SX, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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