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AO08 USG

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,831 mi
Last recorded68,831 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,831 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 68,163 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle and both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2025 68,158 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle and both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,189 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 67,185 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 66,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,208 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,254 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 65,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,771 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 61,425 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,748 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 40,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,577 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 USG is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

AO08 USG is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 USG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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