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HW08 JVL

2008 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,887 mi
Last recorded49,887 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 JVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 45,577 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 45,575 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,693 miles

n/s rear tyre cracks appearing

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,247 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyrecracks appearing

Fail 5 Sep 2022 38,247 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyrecracks appearing

Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,140 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracks appearing

o/s front tyre edge wear

Pass 29 May 2020 30,234 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 30,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 26,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 22,927 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2017 19,505 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2016 15,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,344 miles

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

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,975 miles

both front and osr tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,544 miles

tyre side walls perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 6,778 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 4,672 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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HW08 JVL is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW08 JVL, 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 HW08 JVL registered?

HW08 JVL is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is HW08 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 JVL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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