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SC08 JFX

2008 Suzuki SX

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

203,476 mi
Last recorded203,476 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX76,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 JFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 203,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Cut's and split's to front tyre's some of witch may reach play or cord's can't tell 100%

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE, SMOOTH NEAR CORD'S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE, SMOOTH NEAR CORD'S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level on min

emission's poor

fuel smell around engine area

Pass 16 Apr 2019 183,063 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 183,040 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 169,966 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 169,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 155,818 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 155,818 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 146,055 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 146,050 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 137,246 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 137,246 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 117,841 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 117,835 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 107,650 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 107,646 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,626 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,733 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 89,733 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX?

Based on 2,099 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
5,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 58
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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SC08 JFX is a 2008 Suzuki SX in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,926 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 SX fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC08 JFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC08 JFX registered?

SC08 JFX is a 2008 Suzuki SX, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is SC08 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 JFX shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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