2008 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate: 61.7% (7,327 tests)
Is the 2008 SX4 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.8% -3.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 62.4% -2.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 60.6% -4.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 SX4
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 2,592 | 28.7% |
| 2 | Brakes | 2,290 | 25.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,431 | 15.9% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 784 | 8.7% |
| 5 | Tyres | 719 | 8.0% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 562 | 6.2% |
All SX4 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,758 | 58.0% | -6.4 pts | 96,271 |
| 2007 | 6,897 | 58.6% | -6.5 pts | 96,067 |
| 2008 (this page) | 7,327 | 61.7% | -3.5 pts | 92,425 |
| 2009 | 5,743 | 60.6% | -5.8 pts | 87,094 |
| 2010 | 6,044 | 61.6% | -5.7 pts | 84,986 |
| 2011 | 6,626 | 62.6% | -6.5 pts | 79,382 |
| 2012 | 5,806 | 63.2% | -8.1 pts | 72,332 |
| 2013 | 9,887 | 70.3% | -3.1 pts | 68,452 |
| 2014 | 19,060 | 78.9% | +3.0 pts | 68,253 |
| 2015 | 11,157 | 83.6% | +4.9 pts | 62,666 |
| 2016 | 10,059 | 85.5% | +4.2 pts | 55,104 |
| 2017 | 9,592 | 87.6% | +3.5 pts | 45,020 |
| 2018 | 8,003 | 89.9% | +3.6 pts | 37,280 |
| 2019 | 5,970 | 92.8% | +4.4 pts | 28,681 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 61.7% of their MOT tests (7,327 tests, 2023–2025), -3.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 92,425 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 SX4?
The median tested example shows 92,425 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2008 SX4?
In this cohort petrols pass 62.4% of tests against 56.8% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.