CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK08 XVU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Silver Diesel 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,610 mi
Last recorded74,610 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,610 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,610 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas leak from side of engine (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Auxiliary belt cracking

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,414 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,295 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 48,295 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2014 42,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,507 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 321,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,508 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,652 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
Full Suzuki SX4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK08 XVU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK08 XVU?

You can check the full history of YK08 XVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK08 XVU registered?

YK08 XVU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YK08 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 XVU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK08 XVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK08 XVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.