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WV08 HXO

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,436 mi
Last recorded108,436 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 108,436 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm very rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2025 108,434 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f lower suspension arm very rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,514 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken (still supported by another)

some suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 106,513 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust mounting broken (still supported by another)

some suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 105,689 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2023 105,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2022 105,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 103,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,671 miles

Front Nearside and Offside Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Nearside and Offside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 103,671 miles

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

Front Nearside and Offside Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Nearside and Offside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 99,168 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder relocated to edge of screen ()

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Aug 2020 99,168 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position springs broken in catch, locking arm not returning to hold catch shut (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder relocated to edge of screen ()

rear wiper split

secondary bonnet catch return spring broken, catch does not function

Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,765 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,365 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 76,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,150 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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WV08 HXO is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV08 HXO, 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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What year was WV08 HXO registered?

WV08 HXO is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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