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WV08 KVU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,909 mi
Last recorded81,909 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 KVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,909 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,616 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 79,616 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY STRONG ADVISORY !!!!! VERY HEAVILY PERISHED AND BADLY CRACKED !!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,074 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very heavily perished and badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 71,052 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts top bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front n/s passenger outer door skin showing signs of impact damage

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear n/s outer tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing seizing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 58,785 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel advise rear brake inspection! (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 56,328 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 56,328 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 52,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outside edge and cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has multiple small slices in tread

coolant pipes on top of radiator corroded

exhaust centre/rear flange corroded

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Pass 5 May 2015 47,662 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 5 May 2015 47,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2014 43,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking and low on tread

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak from sump area

Fail 13 May 2014 43,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracking and low on tread

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak from sump area

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,322 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,386 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,086 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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WV08 KVU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

WV08 KVU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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