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YL57 GVP

2008 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,716 mi
Last recorded92,716 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 GVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 92,716 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 92,716 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2023 91,675 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corroded

Fail 24 May 2023 91,668 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 90,560 miles

general corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2021 89,560 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Jun 2021 89,553 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 85,899 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,413 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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 x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 79,413 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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 x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2017 71,716 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 71,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,614 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 63,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,987 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 55,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,930 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 49,917 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,064 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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YL57 GVP is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YL57 GVP, 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 YL57 GVP registered?

YL57 GVP is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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