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GJ08 OUB

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,570 mi
Last recorded71,570 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 70,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (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))

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

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

splitting to o/s rear shock absorber bump stop

Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 69,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 69,310 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Large hole in outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes in outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,197 miles

corrosion to o/s sill

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,980 miles

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

slight unbalance to rear brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,809 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chip in Windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,832 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 61,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,309 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 53,309 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,060 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,806 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,429 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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GJ08 OUB is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ08 OUB, 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 GJ08 OUB registered?

GJ08 OUB is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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