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Suzuki SX4

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,586 cc

J8 EWTMOT history

J8 EWT is a black petrol Suzuki SX4 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

J8 EWT black Suzuki SX4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki SX4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,563 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
SX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EWT was last recorded at 140,563 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,659 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,904 miles
Average per year
8,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,563 miles
  • 2024 – 136,659 miles
  • 2023 – 132,830 miles
  • 2022 – 125,771 miles
  • 2021 – 113,777 miles
  • 2020 – 102,577 miles
  • 2019 – 93,093 miles
  • 2018 – 83,686 miles
  • 2017 – 74,501 miles
  • 2016 – 66,153 miles
  • 2015 – 59,397 miles
  • 2014 – 51,892 miles
  • 2013 – 41,124 miles
  • 2012 – 30,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,563 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,563 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,563 miles
    Test number
    475826422691
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  2. Fail140,563 miles (+3,904)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,563 miles
    Test number
    579319639196
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  3. Pass136,659 miles (+3,829)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,659 miles
    Test number
    496563608166
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  4. Pass132,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,830 miles
    Test number
    235833871273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail132,830 miles (+7,059)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,830 miles
    Test number
    997179994206
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass125,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,771 miles
    Test number
    144266340642
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,771 miles (+11,994)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,771 miles
    Test number
    816243414935
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,777 miles (+11,200)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    459154281409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,577 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,577 miles
    Test number
    279060327783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,093 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,093 miles
    Test number
    299235484833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail93,093 miles (+9,407)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,093 miles
    Test number
    350271660789
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass83,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,686 miles
    Test number
    882088941444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,686 miles (+9,185)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,686 miles
    Test number
    377878001915
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass74,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,501 miles
    Test number
    849415176852
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail74,501 miles (+8,348)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,501 miles
    Test number
    127145568591
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass66,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    934870647642
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACE SLIGHTLY (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail66,153 miles (+6,756)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    175209410742
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES FRONT (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACE SLIGHTLY (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass59,397 miles (+7,505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,397 miles
    Test number
    478006245062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass51,892 miles (+10,768)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,892 miles
    Test number
    838119454054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,124 miles (+10,168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,124 miles
    Test number
    725789053097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,956 miles
    Test number
    237689252093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 EWT

Does J8 EWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EWT is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 EWT?
The MOT on J8 EWT is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 EWT done?
J8 EWT was recorded at 140,563 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,007 miles a year.
Has J8 EWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EWT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 EWT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 EWT find?
J8 EWT passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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