2008 Suzuki SX4 1.6L Petrol · FH08 EWZ

The 2008 Suzuki SX4 presents a stable roadworthiness position as of the most recent test on 17 September 2024 at 99,477 miles, where the tester passed it with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows no worsening mechanical issues across the available history. A prior failure on 11 September 2024 at 99,467 miles carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative or unlogged minor rectification rather than a substantive fault. Mileage sits low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle at 99,477 recorded miles, averaging roughly 5,526 miles per year. The records show gentle accumulation: 90,914 miles in September 2021, 96,569 by September 2022, 98,409 by September 2023, then 99,467 and 99,477 across two September 2024 tests. No large annual jumps appear. Sparse entries before 2021 leave earlier use unknown, but the post-2021 data implies light, steady running with probable periods of standing given the low totals. The clean advisory sheet across every test means no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions were flagged by DVLA testers. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity beneath sills and subframes for hidden rust, as MOT passes at low mileage can miss slow moisture ingress. Check coil springs and binding calipers manually, since light use accelerates seizure risk in brakes and linkages through lack of movement. The September 2024 failure with zero defects suggests the prior owner addressed a paperwork or presentational point quickly, not a mechanical breakdown. Previous keepers maintained basic test compliance without recorded neglect. Verify service history and in-person underside condition before purchase, as the MOT alone shows no faults but cannot confirm drivetrain wear on a car used sparingly over eighteen years.