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HK08 TWP

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,194 mi
Last recorded84,194 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 TWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2025 84,194 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front top mounts play

wipers don't park properly

Fail 5 Jan 2023 83,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front top mounts play

wipers don't park properly

Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,176 miles

Front Both McPherson strut top mounts have play

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers don't return to rest position

Fail 6 Jan 2022 79,176 miles

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

Front Both McPherson strut top mounts have play

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers don't return to rest position

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,208 miles

Front Both McPherson strut top mounts have play

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

wipers don't return to rest position

Fail 26 Nov 2020 78,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount bush has play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers don't go back to rest position.

Pass 29 May 2019 70,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened upper has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 2mm.2.5,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 62,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 49,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 40,340 miles

Damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 11 May 2016 40,340 miles

Damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

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

Pass 11 May 2015 32,848 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 28,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,852 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 20,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,558 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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HK08 TWP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK08 TWP, 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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HK08 TWP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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