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FV08 MLX

2008 Suzuki Splash

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,707 mi
Last recorded51,707 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 MLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 51,707 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads on 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre on 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 49,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 49,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 48,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 46,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,591 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,409 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,195 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 43,195 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,784 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 41,063 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 37,809 miles

Nearside Front tyres cracking and inner and outer wearing

Offside Front tyres cracking and inner and outer wearing

Fail 9 May 2018 37,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyres cracking and inner and outer wearing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyres cracking and inner and outer wearing

Pass 8 May 2017 34,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension bottom arm the rear brush is delaminating

Pass 5 May 2015 26,911 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 22,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 17,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 16,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,688 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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FV08 MLX is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV08 MLX, 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 FV08 MLX registered?

FV08 MLX is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is FV08 MLX safe to buy?

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