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YT08 KXU

2008 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 95,023 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 95,002 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Dec 2023 94,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Beam axle rusty. Vehicle under body rusty / corrosive.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 94,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi hose to Cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange clamp snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Beam axle rusty. Vehicle under body rusty / corrosive.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,465 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 91,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner edge / cords exposed. !!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,843 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 81,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,486 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 75,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,958 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 64,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet safety catch insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,093 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 52,086 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,313 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,736 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,156 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 14 Nov 2013 28,156 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,405 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 19,405 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 12,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 11,346 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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YT08 KXU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YT08 KXU, 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 YT08 KXU registered?

YT08 KXU is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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