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HN08 EWF

2008 Suzuki Splash

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,021 mi
Last recorded128,021 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,021 miles

Rear beam axle slight corroded

Both front headlights damage and slight insecure

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 110,710 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper slight damaged

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear beam axle slight corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2025 110,710 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper slight damaged

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear beam axle slight corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,924 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Hydraulic secure rod inoperative (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Slight ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 95,924 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Hydraulic secure rod inoperative (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Slight ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,272 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 79,272 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,485 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Fail 6 Dec 2021 74,482 miles

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

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

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Front headlamp loose

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,095 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 70,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 66,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil filter badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 63,155 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 63,155 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,534 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 59,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

battery is in poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 55,770 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,520 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 52,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,545 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 49,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner wing damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2013 47,079 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,585 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on indicating a faultwith air bag system

Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on indicating a faultwith air bag system

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,582 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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HN08 EWF is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HN08 EWF, 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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HN08 EWF is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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