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YR09 VDZ

2009 Suzuki SX4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,982 mi
Last recorded145,982 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SX459,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 145,982 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 130,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded presented greased ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 120,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked and split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake.

Fail 18 Mar 2021 120,457 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link rod boots split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked and split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,934 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 112,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,124 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 102,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,669 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs are corroded f/pads low

plastic covers

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,668 miles

front discsv are worn and corroded handbrake requires adjustment

plastic covers

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,311 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides rear (2.7.3)

oil weep

Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

oil weep

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,526 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,733 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 22,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,963 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,792 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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YR09 VDZ is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,636 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 YR09 VDZ, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR09 VDZ registered?

YR09 VDZ is a 2009 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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