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CV08 VEF

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,848 mi
Last recorded60,848 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 60,848 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side front and all rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side/off side front/near side /off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,874 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension beam corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side rear/off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,187 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear suspension beam corroderd

Fail 8 Mar 2023 56,175 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear suspension beam corroderd

park brake lever high

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,672 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seems light (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seems light (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear axle corroded

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 45,565 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,701 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front both top mounts has slight play

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s wiper slightly split

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,563 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear shocks corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 32,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front/rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,006 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s front/rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,589 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre worn on edge

rear beam corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,241 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 9,245 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 5,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 4,248 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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CV08 VEF is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CV08 VEF, 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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CV08 VEF is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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