2008 Suzuki SX4 · 8,264 MOT tests
2008 Suzuki SX4 reliability
2008 Suzuki SX4s fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 SX4 years (8,264 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- 46.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 90,492
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,264
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 16.1% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Suzuki SX4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.5%
- Lights and electrics17.5%
- Brakes16.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.2%
- Tyres7.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Body, chassis and structure5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.95%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.48%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 6.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.83%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 4.34%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.53%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.7%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.79%)
Other years
Every Suzuki SX4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
2008 Suzuki SX4s fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 SX4 years (8,264 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Suzuki SX4 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.95% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.48% of tests), position lamp not working (6.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Suzuki SX4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Suzuki SX4 shows 90,492 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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