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EK08 SNZ

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,583 mi
Last recorded78,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 78,583 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT + REAR INCLUDING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 78,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT + REAR INCLUDING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 77,911 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 76,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 76,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 76,090 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,819 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 75,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 75,716 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 75,379 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 75,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre Edge of tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 74,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 63,399 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight misting on gearbox housing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear tyre on 2mm low on outside edge and has slight damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap cover locking device loose

Fail 22 Apr 2017 63,399 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight misting on gearbox housing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear tyre on 2mm low on outside edge and has slight damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap cover locking device loose

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 51,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,987 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,470 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 3,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 2,860 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 2,860 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EK08 SNZ is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK08 SNZ, 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 EK08 SNZ registered?

EK08 SNZ is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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