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EA08 RCO

2008 Suzuki Splash

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,918 mi
Last recorded65,918 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 RCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 65,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 May 2026 65,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2025 63,324 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 60,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 56,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounts are corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 52,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounts are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 48,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,849 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 46,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 15 May 2019 42,756 miles

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

Nearside door mirror backing missing

Fail 15 May 2019 42,756 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside door mirror backing missing

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

Pass 11 May 2018 38,138 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 38,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 33,592 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 May 2016 29,278 miles

tail gate struts getting weak

Pass 18 May 2015 24,460 miles

tail gate struts weak

Pass 13 May 2014 20,287 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 20,287 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 16,180 miles

drivers wiper blade split on one end only

n/s front tyre down to 3mm on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2012 11,194 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,348 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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EA08 RCO is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Grey 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 EA08 RCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA08 RCO registered?

EA08 RCO is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is EA08 RCO safe to buy?

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