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AV08 LGX

2008 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,170 mi
Last recorded110,170 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 LGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 110,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre pipe joint pipe repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 100,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,208 miles

Boot difficult to open but when shut it remains securely closed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 90,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot difficult to open but when shut it remains securely closed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,951 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at nearside rear

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 78,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate ( front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres perished through tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 47,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,381 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 41,381 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,658 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 35,658 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 24,447 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,074 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 9,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,250 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV08 LGX is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV08 LGX, 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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AV08 LGX is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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