2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,232 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,232 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    121 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension28.9%
  2. Brakes25.0%
  3. Lights & electrics23.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.2%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Body & chassis7.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2008 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,232 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).