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AO08 SYA

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,348 mi
Last recorded110,348 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper broken but secure

Fail 11 Sep 2025 110,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper broken but secure

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 103,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 96,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,179 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bumper cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2021 86,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bumper cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,000 miles

centre exhaust has temp repair at rear

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

o/s top mount slight play in bush

offside rear bumper damaged

sticker on n/s/f window obscuring view to road

Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,233 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

o/s top mount slight play in bush

offside rear bumper damaged

sticker on n/s/f window obscuring view to road

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,944 miles

Nearside Rear brake getting heavy

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated and starting to come away

Fail 15 Jun 2018 67,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake getting heavy

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated and starting to come away

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake getting heavy

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,443 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

fluid leak possibly from gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,281 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,318 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,855 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 28,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,528 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,786 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Splash?

Based on 286,838 MOT tests across 19,885 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,923
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
19,885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 3,325
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AO08 SYA is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Splash models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,919 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Splash fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 3,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 SYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AO08 SYA registered?

AO08 SYA is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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