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VJZ 8048

2014 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,901 mi
Last recorded51,901 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki SX448,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 8048
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 51,901 miles

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

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

Suspension components and underside corroded

Fail 18 May 2026 51,880 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension components and underside corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 44,416 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear subframes and inner sills corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2025 44,416 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear subframes and inner sills corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 37,154 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding

brake pedal rubber worn

front subframe rusty

rear subframe rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,544 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front subframe rusty

offside rear and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

rear subframe rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2023 34,542 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front subframe rusty

offside rear and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

rear subframe rusty

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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VJZ 8048 is a 2014 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 48,873 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 VJZ 8048, 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 12 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VJZ 8048 registered?

VJZ 8048 is a 2014 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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