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FM08 LVR

2008 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,250 mi
Last recorded35,250 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 LVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 35,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 35,240 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 35,224 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,465 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 27,009 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 26,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,036 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tape on unit corner/aim ok (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front washer jet requires adjustment/or part blocked

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 25,036 miles

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

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

ALL coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tape on unit corner/aim ok (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front washer jet requires adjustment/or part blocked

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,970 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 19,896 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 19,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 17,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 9,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 7,573 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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FM08 LVR is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FM08 LVR, 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 FM08 LVR registered?

FM08 LVR is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is FM08 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 LVR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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