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VH53 CAL

2017 Suzuki SX4

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,228 mi
Last recorded95,228 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki SX435,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVH53 CAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,644 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 84,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,156 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner c.v boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 48,083 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 48,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 37,986 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

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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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VH53 CAL is a 2017 Suzuki SX4 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 35,550 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 VH53 CAL, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VH53 CAL registered?

VH53 CAL is a 2017 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is VH53 CAL safe to buy?

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