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HJ08 OTU

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,179 mi
Last recorded73,179 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 73,179 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 73,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded needs cleaning (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 69,276 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 69,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,652 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,721 miles

Nearside Front lower wish bone bush cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2022 61,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front lower wish bone bush cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,634 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount/bearing has play

Fail 17 Aug 2021 57,634 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front top suspension mount/bearing has play

Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low and small tear in it

Fail 20 Aug 2020 53,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low and small tear in it

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,258 miles

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION BUSH HAS PLAT ALMOST TO FAILURE

Fail 14 Aug 2019 44,258 miles

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION BUSH HAS PLAT ALMOST TO FAILURE

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,765 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,659 miles

Transmission oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,473 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,068 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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HJ08 OTU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ08 OTU, 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 HJ08 OTU registered?

HJ08 OTU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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