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YH61 VBZ

2011 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,431 mi
Last recorded63,431 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki SX454,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 63,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 63,431 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking breather pipe next to filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 60,786 miles

Offside Outer small pin hole in cv boot

Fail 21 May 2025 60,786 miles

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

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

Offside Outer small pin hole in cv boot

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

Pass 22 May 2024 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2024 57,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring seat excessivley corroded likely to collapse (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 53,321 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 53,321 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 49,971 miles

Both front - rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Front n/s brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2022 49,970 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Centre exhaust clamp corroded & broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also perished & cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front - rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

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

Front n/s brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 46,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 44,537 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 44,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,941 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 24,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,829 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 18,829 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,701 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,563 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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YH61 VBZ is a 2011 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,573 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 YH61 VBZ, 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 15 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH61 VBZ registered?

YH61 VBZ is a 2011 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 5 November 2011.

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