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YK08 XVM

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn, on min pass (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 95,267 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Position lamp not working Front o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn, on min pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 90,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions could be better

Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions could be better

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,334 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,906 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,904 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,571 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,077 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 XVM is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

YK08 XVM is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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