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AY08 LGV

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,070 mi
Last recorded125,070 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 125,070 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 125,070 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 114,117 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 114,116 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 114,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 98,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 85,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,047 miles

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 84,047 miles

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

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2016 79,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,750 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 75,747 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,284 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP MOUNT

N/S/F ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,159 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to become unbonded but no excessive movement present

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,657 miles

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,197 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres starting to perish

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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AY08 LGV is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY08 LGV, 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 AY08 LGV registered?

AY08 LGV is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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