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YA08 HCX

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,829 mi
Last recorded131,829 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 131,829 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 131,827 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 125,982 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 125,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 116,058 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ( And Rear Differential ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( STRONGLY ADVISED ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 106,527 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 106,486 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 93,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 84,494 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 84,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 78,782 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2020 78,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 74,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 67,743 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 67,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 61,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 56,003 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,422 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 37,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,233 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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YA08 HCX is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YA08 HCX, 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 YA08 HCX registered?

YA08 HCX is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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