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YH08 XZG

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,140 mi
Last recorded119,140 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 119,140 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 119,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 116,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Joint Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 112,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 107,953 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,004 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,249 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,892 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,177 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,097 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 78,441 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 78,440 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,393 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing inspection of seat belt

Pass 8 May 2012 59,181 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 59,181 miles

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

nearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

offside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit

Fail 15 Oct 2010 42,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,565 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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YH08 XZG is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH08 XZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 XZG registered?

YH08 XZG is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 XZG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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