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GP08 VJU

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,836 mi
Last recorded160,836 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 VJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 160,836 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 160,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 157,835 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 157,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 157,818 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed & weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 154,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 151,159 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 151,159 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 143,066 miles

close to excessive play in nearside front lower ball joint

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 143,065 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 137,095 miles

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

clutch pedal is really stiff

gearbox has a slight oil leak

o/s/f top mount has slight play at the upper attachment

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,364 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 42,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,627 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 126,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 113,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 23 Jul 2015 95,685 miles

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

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

front pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,685 miles

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

front pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,500 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,602 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,602 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,957 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

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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GP08 VJU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GP08 VJU, 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 GP08 VJU registered?

GP08 VJU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is GP08 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 VJU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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