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YK08 XUO

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,860 mi
Last recorded114,860 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 114,860 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2023 114,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear revers light not working

Fail 18 Oct 2022 111,563 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear revers light not working

earth strap broken of side engine

Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole in catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 108,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole in catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 104,866 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 104,866 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 92,978 miles

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))

Fail 10 May 2019 92,975 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 12 May 2018 83,222 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 72,005 miles

Front brake discs lipped on edge

Front tyres worn on outer & inner surface cracked across centre surface

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm across centre 3 quarters (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade smearing when operated

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 12 May 2016 61,665 miles

Centre Rear wiper split

Offside Rear Upper axle pipe to caliper corroded cleaned up ok point of test

Fail 12 May 2016 61,665 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe corroded (poss clean up ) (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,942 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 55,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,305 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 32,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,623 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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YK08 XUO is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YK08 XUO, 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 YK08 XUO registered?

YK08 XUO is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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