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VK61 YHJ

2011 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,659 mi
Last recorded87,659 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki SX454,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,659 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 87,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,622 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 74,463 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 74,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,665 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 71,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,082 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 69,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,448 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,293 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 58,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,148 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 55,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting broken (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,758 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 43,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 33,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,727 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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VK61 YHJ is a 2011 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,573 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 VK61 YHJ, 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 15 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 YHJ registered?

VK61 YHJ is a 2011 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is VK61 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 YHJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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