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GL08 UOK

2008 Suzuki Splash

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,557 mi
Last recorded132,557 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 132,557 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

No reverse light

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 132,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine management light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

No reverse light

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 130,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

engine warning light illuminated indicating a malfunction

Fail 11 Jun 2024 130,412 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

engine warning light illuminated indicating a malfunction

Pass 15 Jun 2023 128,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 126,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2022 126,487 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.4 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges, to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +Nail/worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 124,548 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut turret bushes have wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight wear / movement to ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 117,726 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

both front Macpherson strut top mountings have slight wear

Fail 10 Jun 2019 117,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

both front Macpherson strut top mountings have slight wear

Pass 9 Jun 2018 108,454 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 108,454 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,151 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has possible puncture ?

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,534 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 77,534 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,902 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,209 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 41,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,308 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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GL08 UOK is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GL08 UOK, 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 GL08 UOK registered?

GL08 UOK is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is GL08 UOK safe to buy?

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