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YK08 XVA

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,258 mi
Last recorded116,258 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 116,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in side walls

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in side walls

Fail 7 Sep 2015 101,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in side walls

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in side walls

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 78,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XVA is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

YK08 XVA is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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