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HV08 MXU

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,851 mi
Last recorded81,851 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 MXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 81,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 78,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 73,418 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 73,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 69,729 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 66,054 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 64,455 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 64,419 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,911 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,700 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,939 miles

front and rear number plates poor

front bumper damage

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Mar 2017 52,939 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear number plates poor

front bumper damage

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,822 miles

front number plate poor

offside front suspension strut top mounting is worn

oil seepage

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,666 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

front bumper defects

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

long travel on parking brake lever

rear tyres lightly perished

Fail 19 Mar 2015 41,666 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

front bumper defects

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

long travel on parking brake lever

rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,085 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,559 miles

front bumper scuffed

light perishing to rear bush on offside front suspension lower arm

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,320 miles

n/s/wiper blade poor.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,022 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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HV08 MXU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV08 MXU, 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 HV08 MXU registered?

HV08 MXU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HV08 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 MXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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