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BL08 OTP

2008 Suzuki Splash

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,161 mi
Last recorded102,161 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 102,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 102,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,637 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 97,616 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn NS & OS top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,420 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 93,419 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wrong size (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 91,402 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 91,040 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,221 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 88,203 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 77,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is at the legal limit of 1.6mm. Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 73,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is at the legal limit of 1.6mm. Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 67,223 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 67,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,375 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 61,258 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,488 miles

hand brake needs adjustment,advise

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 28,287 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 28,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BL08 OTP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL08 OTP, 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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BL08 OTP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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