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GJ08 VPG

2008 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,689 mi
Last recorded86,689 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 86,689 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 86,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 81,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake leaver . it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 74,208 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 74,208 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2023 68,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

boot laden preventing full inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2022 64,063 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

boot laden preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,102 miles

parking brake lever nearing the end of its travel, recommend adjustment

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Jan 2021 54,091 miles

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

parking brake lever nearing the end of its travel, recommend adjustment

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,112 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,580 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 44,580 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 44,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

condition of nearside front bumper (damaged)

Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,180 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 40,180 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,912 miles

General corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,202 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,065 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 16,065 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 15,021 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,398 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 VPG is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GJ08 VPG, 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 GJ08 VPG registered?

GJ08 VPG is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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