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Y8 RGN

2008 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,506 mi
Last recorded127,506 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 RGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 127,506 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 127,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 123,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,139 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 105,043 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2020 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,404 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 91,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear( at flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear(at rear flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,392 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,054 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 64,051 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,029 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,649 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,216 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 30,185 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 30,185 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,031 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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Y8 RGN is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y8 RGN, 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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Y8 RGN is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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