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BJ08 XYC

2008 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,882 mi
Last recorded119,882 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 119,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

full underisde coverd in underseal/other materials at time of test not allowing full inspection!!!

Pass 24 Feb 2025 118,593 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 112,916 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight movement

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

oil level close to minimum

Fail 20 Feb 2024 112,913 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight movement

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

oil level close to minimum

Fail 7 Feb 2024 112,480 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil on minimum level (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Coolant on minimum level

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil on minimum level

Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 88,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 76,247 miles

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

Slight movement at both front suspension strut top mounts

Fail 6 Feb 2020 76,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight movement at both front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,384 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both starting to corrode at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated but stopping dirt from entering (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,573 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt greasy (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 55,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deeply cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt greasy (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,459 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,777 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2014 23,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,367 miles

Off side rear door can not be open from inside

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,376 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 12,083 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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BJ08 XYC is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ08 XYC, 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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BJ08 XYC is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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