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EJ08 LGK

2008 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,534 mi
Last recorded73,534 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 LGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,534 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Sep 2025 73,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,191 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 59,093 miles

hand brake nearing max travel and just met min limit

Fail 4 Sep 2023 59,093 miles

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

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

hand brake nearing max travel and just met min limit

Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,199 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 46,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 46,139 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 46,139 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 44,672 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 44,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,030 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 41,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,748 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 36,748 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,151 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 34,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 32,310 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,968 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 26,831 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 23,212 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,732 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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EJ08 LGK is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ08 LGK, 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 EJ08 LGK registered?

EJ08 LGK is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is EJ08 LGK safe to buy?

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