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BL08 VJK

2008 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,580 mi
Last recorded66,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 66,580 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 66,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 41,894 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 41,755 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 40,881 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))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 40,881 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 40,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder and slight age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

play in n/s front strut top mount

Fail 19 Jan 2023 40,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder and slight age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

play in n/s front strut top mount

Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,091 miles

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

slight age cracks to o/s front tyre tread

slight play in n/s and o/s front strut top mounts

Pass 18 Jan 2021 37,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,792 miles

Offside Front Strut top mounting has slight movement

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,269 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 33,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,911 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,672 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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BL08 VJK 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 75%.

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 BL08 VJK, 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 BL08 VJK registered?

BL08 VJK is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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