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FV08 ZSL

2008 Suzuki Splash

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,967 mi
Last recorded51,967 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ZSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 51,967 miles

Bonnet damaged not likely to cause injury

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under body corroded to suspension components , inner sill...

Fail 18 Jul 2025 51,967 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Mount bearing play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet damaged not likely to cause injury

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under body corroded to suspension components , inner sill...

Fail 20 May 2025 51,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LCA rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 50,319 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 25 May 2023 48,733 miles

Corrosion to under body and components front to rear.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 48,733 miles

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

Corrosion to under body and components front to rear.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 46,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 45,782 miles

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Pass 26 May 2020 44,910 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 44,910 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 43,345 miles

rear inner box sections corroded

slight play in nearside and offside top suspension mountings

Fail 28 May 2019 43,345 miles

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

rear inner box sections corroded

slight play in nearside and offside top suspension mountings

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,597 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

n/s sill panel dented

Fail 2 Jul 2018 40,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside mirror glass cracked

n/s sill panel dented

Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,473 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 38,473 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 35,595 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 33,056 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,122 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 27,907 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 27,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,122 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 ZSL is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV08 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

FV08 ZSL is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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