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YK08 XUV

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,207 mi
Last recorded89,207 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,207 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,523 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush separating

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush seperating

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,228 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres scrubbed on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,146 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 57,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,430 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 48,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,874 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 44,874 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs scored

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,744 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 41,744 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,957 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 38,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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 XUV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

YK08 XUV is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YK08 XUV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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